Corn Chowder(Lo-Fat)

Prep: 10 min Cook: 18 min Serves: 8 Cuisine: American

Creamy, low-fat corn chowder with tender potatoes, zucchini, and fragrant herbs creates a comforting, wholesome dish perfect for light lunches or cozy dinners.

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Ingredients

  • 3 cups defatted chicken stock
  • 3 cups water
  • 2 baking potatoes, peeled and diced
  • 1 large onion, diced
  • 1 clove garlic, minced
  • 1 teaspoon dried basil
  • 1/2 teaspoon freshly ground pepper
  • 1/4 teaspoon dried thyme
  • 3 cups corn
  • 2 small zucchini, diced
  • 1 cup evaporated skim milk

Instructions

  1. In a 4-quart pot, over medium-high heat, bring chicken stock, water, potatoes, onion, garlic, basil, pepper, and thyme to a boil. Cook for 10 minutes or until potatoes are tender.
  2. Let the mixture cool for a few minutes.
  3. Ladle half the vegetables and about 2 cups of the liquid into a blender.
  4. Add 1 cup of corn to the blender.
  5. Process for 30 seconds or until coarsely pureed.
  6. Return the pureed mixture to the saucepan. Stir in the diced zucchini and remaining 2 cups of corn.
  7. Cook over medium heat for 8 minutes or until zucchini is tender.
  8. Stir in evaporated skim milk and heat briefly before serving.

Nutrition & Diet Analysis (per serving)

325 kcal 16% DV
Protein Fat Carbs

Macronutrients

Protein 13.2g 26% DV
Total Fat 7.8g 10% DV
Carbs 64.4g 23% DV
Fiber 25.1g 90% DV
Sugar 13.9g 28% DV

Electrolytes

Sodium 442mg 19% DV
Potassium 586.8mg 12% DV
Cholesterol 14.3mg 5% DV

Vitamins & Minerals

Vitamin A 176.5mcg 20% DV
Vitamin C 61.1mg 68% DV
Vitamin D 0.5mcg 2% DV
Calcium 320.8mg 25% DV
Iron 8.3mg 46% DV

* % Daily Values based on a 2,000 calorie diet (FDA 2020).

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