Classic Maine corn chowder, updated slightly, but as delicious as ever - only 5 WW Freestyle SmartPoints!
Prep Time10 minutesmins
Cook Time30 minutesmins
Total Time40 minutesmins
Servings: 8
Calories: 201
Author: Martha McKinnon | Simple Nourished Living
Ingredients
2teaspoonsbacon fat or olive oil
1smallonion, diced (about ½ cup)
2stalks celery, diced (about ½ cup)
1cupwater
2cupsdiced raw potatoes
2teaspoonssalt
½teaspoonground black pepper
2cans(about 15 ounces each) cream style corn
3cups1% low-fat milk (I used half fat-free evaporated milk)
¼cupreal bacon bits (optional)
Instructions
In a large saucepan, melt the bacon grease (or olive oil) over low heat. Add the onion and celery and cook slowly until they begin to soften, about 5 minutes.
Add water, diced raw potato, salt and pepper. Cover and bring just to a boil and then lower the heat to a gentle simmer and cook until the potato is tender when pierced with a fork, about 15 minutes.
Add the creamed corn and milk and bacon bits if using. Taste and adjust seasoning.
Allow chowder to sit for an hour to develop flavor.
Gently reheat when ready to serve.
Recipe Notes
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Nutrition Facts
Maine Corn Chowder Recipe
Amount Per Serving (1 cup)
Calories 201Calories from Fat 28
% Daily Value*
Fat 3.1g5%
Carbohydrates 33.5g11%
Fiber 3g12%
Protein 8.4g17%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.