VEGETABLE CHOWDER

 

Makes: 2 Quarts (8 Servings)

Source: The New Family Cookbook for People with Diabetes

http://diabeticgourmet.com/book_archive/details/26.shtml

 

INGREDIENTS

 

-  1 tablespoon olive oil

-  3 medium zucchini (1 pound), diced

-  1/2 cup chopped onion

-  2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley

-  3 tablespoons all-purpose flour

-  2-1/2 cups homemade Vegetable Broth,

   or canned reduced-sodium vegetable broth

-  1 teaspoon fresh lemon juice

-  1/2 teaspoon freshly ground pepper

-  1 cup frozen whole-kernel corn,

   or 1 cup canned corn, drained

-  One 16-ounce can diced tomatoes, including juice

-  1 tablespoon snipped fresh basil leaves,

   or 1/2 teaspoon dried basil

-  One 12 ounce can fat-free evaporated milk

-  1 cup (about 4 ounces) reduced-fat cubed

   American or light processed cheese

 

DIRECTIONS

 

Heat the olive oil in a large saucepan.

Add the zucchini, onion, and parsley.

Cook for about 6 minutes, stirring occasionally.

 

Add the flour and stir until blended. Add the broth,

lemon juice, and pepper. Stir while heating to a boil.

 

Add the corn, tomatoes with liquid, and basil;

bring to a boil, stirring to prevent scorching.

 

Add the evaporated milk and heat just to boiling.

Add the cheese; stir just until melted. Do not boil.

 

Nutritional Information Per Serving: (1 cup)

Calories: 141, Fat: 4 g, Cholesterol: 7 mg, Sodium: 374 mg,

Carbohydrate: 20 g, Dietary Fiber: 2 g, Protein: 9 g

Diabetic Exchanges: 1 Starch, 1 Vegetable, 1 Very Lean Meat


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