Corn Chowder in Miniature Pumpkin Shells Recipe

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Corn Chowder in Miniature Pumpkin Shells
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Directions:

  1. Use a small sharp knife to cut wide tops out of the pumpkins to make bowl shells.
  2. Scoop out insides and trim all but 1/4 inch of meat from the tops.
  3. Use a knife and soup spoon to cut and scrape out some of the pumpkin meat, leaving a 3/8 inch thick shell. (Shells should be able to hold about 3/4 cup of chowder).
  4. Chop pumpkin meat and set aside.
  5. Saute bacon for 3 minutes (or until crisp)in a saucepan.
  6. Remove bacon and set aside.
  7. Add onion and the reserved pumpkin meat to the saucepan and saute over medium heat for about 10 minutes.
  8. Stir in flour and chili powder, then chicken broth.
  9. Cook 5 minutes (or until pumpkin is very soft).
  10. Meanwhile, pour boiling water into pumpkin shells to warm them.
  11. Mash pumpkin mixture with a fork to a coarse puree.
  12. Add corn and milk and cook until thoroughly heated.
  13. Empty and dry pumpkin shells and fill with chowder.
  14. Sprinkle bacon on top and garnish with parsley.
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Nutrition Facts

Per ServingPer 100 g
Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories 295.08 Kcal (1235 kJ)
Calories from fat 33.13 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 3.68g 6%
Cholesterol 5.54mg 2%
Sodium 353.78mg 15%
Potassium 1829.23mg 39%
Total Carbs 60.28g 20%
Sugars 3.78g 15%
Dietary Fiber 10.7g 43%
Protein 8.67g 17%
Vitamin C 54.7mg 91%
Iron 4.7mg 26%
Calcium 221.7mg 22%
Amount Per 100 g
Calories 48.02 Kcal (201 kJ)
Calories from fat 5.39 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 0.6g 6%
Cholesterol 0.9mg 2%
Sodium 57.57mg 15%
Potassium 297.69mg 39%
Total Carbs 9.81g 20%
Sugars 0.61g 15%
Dietary Fiber 1.74g 43%
Protein 1.41g 17%
Vitamin C 8.9mg 91%
Iron 0.8mg 26%
Calcium 36.1mg 22%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
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Tastes

  • salty
  • savory
  • bitter
  • sweet
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Weightwatchers Points

  • 5.4
    Points
  • 7
    PointsPlus

Good Points

  • low fat,
  • saturated fat free,
  • low sodium,
  • cholesterol free

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