Broccoli Chowder with Corn and Bacon

Name: Broccoli Chowder with Corn and Bacon
Yield: serves 4
Ingredients: 4 slices bacon (4 ounces), cut into 1-inch pieces; 1 medium onion, finely chopped; 1/4 cup all-purpose flour; 2 cans (14.5 ounces each) low-sodium chicken broth; 1 large russet potato, peeled and diced; 1 head broccoli (about 1 pound), cut into bite-size florets, stalks peeled and thinly sliced; 2 cups fresh (from about 3 ears) or frozen corn kernels (do not thaw); 1/2 teaspoon dried thyme; 1 cup milk; Coarse salt and ground pepper

December 22, 2011

SMART SUBSTITUTION This seemingly rich summer chowder leaves out the cream; instead, it’s thickened with the starch from a russet potato as well as some flour, and just one cup of milk.

Recipe information

Yield
serves 4

Ingredients

4 slices bacon (4 ounces), cut into 1-inch pieces

1 medium onion, finely chopped

1/4 cup all-purpose flour

2 cans (14.5 ounces each) low-sodium chicken broth

1 large russet potato, peeled and diced

1 head broccoli (about 1 pound), cut into bite-size florets, stalks peeled and thinly sliced

2 cups fresh (from about 3 ears) or frozen corn kernels (do not thaw)

1/2 teaspoon dried thyme

1 cup milk

Coarse salt and ground pepper

Preparation

Step 1
In a 5-quart Dutch oven or other heavy pot, cook bacon over medium-low heat, stirring occasionally, until crisp, 8 to 10 minutes. Using a slotted spoon, transfer to a paper towel–lined plate to drain. Increase heat to medium. Add onion and cook, stirring, until it begins to soften, 6 to 8 minutes.
Step 2
Add flour; cook, stirring constantly, 30 seconds (do not let brown). Add broth and potato; bring to a boil. Reduce to a simmer; cook until potato is tender, about 10 minutes.
Step 3
Add broccoli, corn, thyme, and milk; cook until broccoli is crisp-tender, 8 to 10 minutes. Season with salt and pepper. Serve immediately, topped with bacon.
nutrition information
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(Per Serving)
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Calories: 264
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Fat: 6.1g (2.6g Saturated Fat)
Step 7
Protein: 14.4g
Step 8
Carbohydrates: 42g
Step 9
Fiber: 5g

Everyday Food: Light

TagsChowder Soup Soup/Stew Bacon Cured Meat Meat Broccoli/Broccolini Vegetable Corn Main Starter Lunch Dinner Nut Free Easy Weeknight Meals One-Pot Meals Simmer Dutch Oven Summer Cookbooks

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