Colorful Corn Chowder

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Was rated delicious by my children, ages 6 - 11! Plus is an easy meal.

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Prep Time:
10 mins
Cook Time:
25 mins
Total Time:
35 mins
Servings:
10
Yield:
10 servings

Ingredients

  • 2 tablespoons butter

  • 1 large onion, chopped

  • 1 green bell pepper, chopped

  • 1 red bell pepper, chopped

  • 2 carrots, chopped

  • 2 (10 ounce) packages frozen corn kernels, thawed

  • 1 ½ cups dry potato flakes

  • 2 teaspoons salt

  • ¼ teaspoon ground black pepper

  • ¼ teaspoon ground cayenne pepper

  • 3 cups water

  • 2 cups milk

  • 1 cup half-and-half

  • ½ cup shredded Cheddar cheese

Directions

  1. In a large saucepan, melt butter over medium high heat. Cook onion, red and green bell peppers, and carrots until tender.

  2. Stir in thawed corn, potato flakes, salt, ground peppers, and 3 cups water. Bring to boil. Reduce heat. Cover, and simmer for 10 minutes.

  3. Stir in milk and half and half. Warm only. Do not boil. Serve sprinkled with grated cheese.

Nutrition Facts (per serving)

192 Calories
9g Fat
25g Carbs
7g Protein
Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 10
Calories 192
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 9g 11%
Saturated Fat 5g 26%
Cholesterol 25mg 8%
Sodium 566mg 25%
Total Carbohydrate 25g 9%
Dietary Fiber 3g 10%
Total Sugars 7g
Protein 7g
Vitamin C 36mg 182%
Calcium 138mg 11%
Iron 1mg 3%
Potassium 418mg 9%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.