Mark Bittman's Summer Corn Chowder Recipe

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Mark Bittman's Summer Corn Chowder
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  1. 1. Shuck the corn, then stand each ear up in a bowl and use a knife to scrape off the kernels; set aside. Put the cobs, 1 cup water, and a sprinkle of salt and pepper in a 4-qt. pot with a tight-fitting lid over medium-high heat. Bring to a boil, then lower the heat so the water bubbles gently, cover, and cook for 20 to 30 minutes. Leave the cobs in the pot until you are ready to make the soup, then discard them, reserving the corncob stock.
  2. 2. Meanwhile, in a large skillet over medium heat, cook the bacon until it begins to render its fat and turn golden-brown, about 4 to 6 minutes. Add the onion and cook, stirring occasionally, until soft, another 5 minutes or so.
  3. 3. Add the milk, reserved corn kernels, and bacon and onion to the stock, and bring to a boil; lower the heat so that the soup bubbles gently. Cook, uncovered, stirring frequently to prevent scorching, until the corn is tender, about 10 minutes.
  4. 4. Whisk the cornstarch in a small bowl with 2 Tbs. water until smooth. Add to the soup, stirring until the soup thickens, about a minute. Taste, adjust the seasoning, garnish with parsley, and serve.
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Nutrition Facts

Per ServingPer 100 g
Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories 238.27 Kcal (998 kJ)
Calories from fat 90.04 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 10g 15%
Cholesterol 20.45mg 7%
Sodium 597.82mg 25%
Potassium 567.44mg 12%
Total Carbs 28.82g 10%
Sugars 11.65g 47%
Dietary Fiber 3.3g 13%
Protein 10.31g 21%
Vitamin C 8.4mg 14%
Iron 1mg 5%
Calcium 215.2mg 22%
Amount Per 100 g
Calories 80.35 Kcal (336 kJ)
Calories from fat 30.36 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 3.37g 15%
Cholesterol 6.9mg 7%
Sodium 201.59mg 25%
Potassium 191.35mg 12%
Total Carbs 9.72g 10%
Sugars 3.93g 47%
Dietary Fiber 1.11g 13%
Protein 3.48g 21%
Vitamin C 2.8mg 14%
Iron 0.3mg 5%
Calcium 72.6mg 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

  • 4.9
    Points
  • 6
    PointsPlus

Good Points

  • saturated fat free,
  • low cholesterol

Bad Points

  • High in Sodium

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