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Bowl of corn chowder with a mixed green salad on a table with a red checkered table cloth
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Maine Corn Chowder Recipe

Classic Maine corn chowder, updated slightly, but as delicious as ever - only 5 WW Freestyle SmartPoints!
Prep Time10 minutes
Cook Time30 minutes
Total Time40 minutes
Course: Soup
Cuisine: American
Keyword: chowder, chowder with corn, Maine chowder
Servings: 8
Author: Martha McKinnon | Simple Nourished Living

Equipment

Ingredients

  • 2 teaspoons bacon fat or olive oil
  • 1 small onion, diced (about 1/2 cup)
  • 2 stalks celery, diced (about 1/2 cup)
  • 1 cup water
  • 2 cups diced raw potatoes
  • 2 teaspoons salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground black pepper
  • 2 cans (about 15 ounces each) cream style corn
  • 3 cups 1% low-fat milk (I used half fat-free evaporated milk)
  • 1/4 cup real 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.

Notes

Serving size: 1 cup
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Nutrition

Serving: 1cup | Calories: 201kcal | Carbohydrates: 33.5g | Protein: 8.4g | Fat: 3.1g | Fiber: 3g