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Prep Time: 20 Minutes Cook Time: 0 Minutes |
Ready In: 20 Minutes Servings: 2 |
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This rich and hearty light chowder from Vicki Thompson of Bristol, New Brunswick delivers plenty of flavor and is sure to warm you up when there's a chill in the air. Ingredients:
3 tablespoons chopped onion |
1 small garlic clove, minced |
1/8 teaspoon dried basil |
1/8 teaspoon dried thyme |
1-1/2 teaspoons butter |
1 cup 2% milk |
2/3 cup condensed chicken broth, undiluted |
1/4 cup frozen corn |
1/4 cup chopped carrot |
1 small red potato, cut into 1/2-inch cubes |
4-1/2 teaspoons king arthur unbleached all-purpose flour |
2 tablespoons cold water |
1 salmon fillet (4 ounces), cut into 1-inch pieces |
1/4 cup chopped zucchini |
1/4 teaspoon salt |
1/8 teaspoon pepper |
1/4 cup shredded reduced-fat cheddar cheese |
Directions:
1. In a small saucepan over medium heat, cook and stir the onion, garlic, basil and thyme in butter until onion is tender. Stir in the milk, broth, corn, carrot and potato. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and simmer for 6-8 minutes or until vegetables are tender.
2. Combine flour and water until smooth; stir into onion mixture. Bring to a boil; cook and stir for 2 minutes or until thickened. Reduce heat; add the salmon, zucchini, salt and pepper. Simmer, uncovered, for 3-5 minutes or until fish flakes easily with a fork. Sprinkle with cheese before serving. Yield: 2 servings.
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