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Broccoli Chowder with Corn and Bacon

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

  1. 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.

  2. nutrition information

    Step 4

    (Per Serving)

    Step 5

    Calories: 264

    Step 6

    Fat: 6.1g (2.6g Saturated Fat)

    Step 7

    Protein: 14.4g

    Step 8

    Carbohydrates: 42g

    Step 9

    Fiber: 5g

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