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White Bean Corn Chowder with Milk

Cheese
08/27/2024
Cheese
Total time: 35 min
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 20 min
Servings: 6
White Bean Corn Chowder with Milk
Cheese Milk

If you're looking for a cozy recipe to make on a cold day, this white bean corn chowder will hit the spot. It's got all the richness and flavorful veggies you could ask for from a white bean chowder.

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Ingredients:

  • 2 Teaspoons Vegetable Oil
  • 1 Cup Yellow Onion , chopped
  • 2 Teaspoons Garlic , minced
  • 2 (15-ounce) Cans White Cannellini Beans , or Great Northern beans, drained
  • 1 (4-ounce) Can Diced Green Chilis
  • 1 Cup Corn Kernels
  • 1/2 Cup Carrot , diced
  • 1/4 Cup Celery , diced
  • 1 Cup Low-Sodium Chicken Broth
  • 1 Tablespoon Cumin
  • 2 Teaspoons Chili Powder
  • 1/2 Teaspoon Salt , optional
  • 2 Cups Fat-Free Milk (Skim Milk) , or low-fat milk
  • 1 Tablespoon Corn Starch
  • 1 Cup Shredded Reduced-Fat Cheddar Cheese , divided
  • 4 Tablespoons Cilantro , chopped, optional
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Directions:

  1. In a large saucepan, stir together oil, onion and garlic over medium heat until onion is softened, about 5 minutes.
  2. Add 1 can of beans and mash into onion mixture with a potato masher or a slotted spoon (mixture will be chunky.)
  3. Stir in second can of beans, green chilies, corn, carrot, celery, chicken broth, cumin, chili powder and salt, if desired; bring mixture to a simmer.
  4. Blend cornstarch into milk and stir into chowder; bring slowly to a boil, stirring frequently.
  5. Reduce heat and simmer 5 minutes, or until corn and celery are tender and mixture thickens.
  6. Stir in 1 cup of the cheese just until melted.
  7. Serve in individual bowls and top with fresh chopped cilantro, if desired.

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