Healthy Corn Chowder
INGREDIENTS
  • 1 1/2 tablespoon olive oil
  • 1/4 cup diced celery
  • 1/4 cup diced onion
  • 1/4 cup diced green pepper
  • 2 cups fresh corn
  • 1 cup peeled, diced, red potatoes
  • 2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley
  • 1 cup water
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • Black pepper to taste
  • 1/4 teaspoon paprika
  • 2 tablespoons flour
  • 2 cups low-fat (1%) or skim milk
  • 1/4 cup fresh parsley, minced
DIRECTIONS
  1. Heat oil in medium saucepan.
  2. Add celery, onion, and green pepper and saute for 2 minutes.
  3. Add corn, potatoes, water, salt, pepper, and paprika. Bring to a boil; reduce heat to medium; cook, covered, about 10 minutes or until potatoes are tender.
  4. Place 1/2 cup milk in a jar with tight fitting lid. Add flour and shake vigorously.
  5. Add gradually to cooked vegetables and add remaining milk.
  6. Cook, stirring constantly, until mixture comes to a boil and thickens. Serve garnished with chopped fresh parsley.