Healthy Zucchini Corn Chowder
Serves 6
Val Marks
Yields 6
15 minPreperation Time
25 minCook Time
40 minTotal Time
Ingredients
Instructions
- Heat a large stockpot or Dutch oven over medium heat. Add bacon and cook until brown and crispy, about 6-8 minutes. Transfer to a paper towel-lined plate; set aside.
- Melt butter in the stockpot or Dutch oven over medium heat. Add garlic, onion, carrots and celery. Cook, stirring occasionally, until tender, about 3-4 minutes. Stir in thyme, basil and rosemary until fragrant, about 1 minute.
- Whisk in flour until lightly browned, about 1 minute. Whisk in chicken broth, milk, bay leaf, zucchini and corn. Cook, whisking constantly, until slightly thickened, about 3-4 minutes.
- Bring to a boil; reduce heat and simmer until zucchini is tender, about 5 minutes. Season with salt and pepper, to taste. If the chowder is too thick, add more milk as needed until desired consistency is reached.
- Serve immediately, garnished with Parmesan, parsley and bacon, if desired.
Notes
Use up all that lingering zucchini for a filling, colorful and cozy soup you can make all year long, topped with crisp bacon bits!
Amount Per Serving Calories 239.1 Calories from Fat 116.1 % Daily Value* Total Fat 12.9g 20% Saturated Fat 5.6g 28% Trans Fat 0.2g Cholesterol 21.6mg 7% Sodium 180.0mg 8% Total Carbohydrate 24.6g 8% Dietary Fiber 3.1g 12% Sugars 7.8g Protein 9.6g 19%
*Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs. With 10g of protein, 3g of fiber and less than 250 calories per bowl, this is a very filling soup! It’s also a good source of potassium, Vitamin A, and folate.
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