Low Fat Corn Chowder Recipes

LOW-FAT SHRIMP CHOWDER

Steps:

• In a large saucepan, bring the potatoes, broth, celery, onions and red pepper to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and simmer for 13-15 minutes or until vegetables are tender. Stir in milk. Gently mash vegetables with a potato masher, leaving some chunks of potatoes., Combine flour and evaporated milk until smooth; gradually stir into potato mixture. Bring to a boil; cook and stir for 2 minutes or until thickened. Stir in the remaining ingredients. Return to a boil. Cook and stir for 2-3 minutes or until shrimp turn pink.

LOW-FAT CORN AND POTATO CHOWDER

Steps:

• Cook the bacon over medium heat until crispy in a large dutch oven or pot. Remove the bacon using a slotted spoon, but leave the drippings.
• Add the onion and saute for about 2-3 minutes or until translucent. Add the potatoes and the carrots to the pot followed by the cumin, salt, pepper, and the flour. Stir until everything is well-coated with the flour. Pour the broth in. Lower the heat and bring to a simmer. Let the vegetables simmer for about 15 minutes or until mostly cooked and slightly thickened. Stir in the corn and let cook for another 10 minutes. Stir in the milk and half and half and let cook for another 5-10 minutes until the vegetables are cooked and the soup is heated. Season with additional salt and pepper if desired.
• Sprinkle some of the bacon on top of each individual bowl. Garnish with fresh chopped green onion or parsler or shredded cheese!

POTATO AND DOUBLE-CORN CHOWDER

Steps:

• In 3 1/2- to 6-quart slow cooker, mix all ingredients except parsley.
• Cover and cook on Low heat setting 6 to 8 hours (or High heat setting 3 to 4 hours) to develop flavors.
• Sprinkle each serving with parsley.

LOW FAT CRAB AND CORN CHOWDER

Steps:

• Heat oil in a large stockpot over medium heat.
• Add onion and garlic and saute for a few minutes, stirring often.
• Add celery, carrot, potatoes and peppers and saute until slightly softened, about 5 minutes (NOTE: if potatoes stick, add a little more oil).
• If you prefer thicker chowder, add the flour now and stir constantly for 2 minutes until cooked
• Add corn, broth and milk and Bay leaf and bring to a simmer.
• Simmer over medium-low heat for about 20-25 minutes or until vegetables are softened.
• Gently stir in can of crabmeat and Old Bay seasoning.
• Salt, Pepper and butter to taste.

LOW FAT CORN CHOWDER

Steps:

• Saute celery , carrots, onion in olive oil until tender.
• Add frozen corn.
• Add flour to make roux.
• slowly add in chicken stock and milk.
• last add in cans of cream corn and seasonings.
• Let simmer so flavors may meld. 1/2 -1 hours.
• Enjoy.