Veggie Chowder Recipe

By aamundson

Ingredients

• 2 cups cubed peeled potatoes
• 2 cups reduced-sodium chicken broth
• 1 cup chopped carrots
• 1/2 cup chopped onion
• 1 can (14-3/4 ounces) cream-style corn
• 1 can (12 ounces) fat-free evaporated milk
• 3/4 cup shredded reduced-fat cheddar cheese
• 1/2 cup sliced fresh mushrooms
• 1/4 teaspoon pepper
• 2 tablespoons bacon bits

Preparation

Step 1

1. In a large saucepan, combine potatoes, broth, carrots and onion; bring to a boil. Reduce heat; simmer, uncovered, 10-15 minutes or until vegetables are tender.
2. Add corn, milk, cheese, mushrooms and pepper; cook and stir 4-6 minutes longer or until heated through. Sprinkle with bacon bits. Yield: 7 servings (1-3/4 quarts).

Nutritional Facts
1 cup equals 191 calories, 5 g fat (2 g saturated fat), 15 mg cholesterol, 505 mg sodium, 29 g carbohydrate, 2 g fiber, 11 g protein. Diabetic Exchanges: 2 starch, 1/2 fat.