Low-fat Version Cajun Corn Chowder

Total Time: 24 hrs 45 mins Preparation Time: 45 mins Cook Time: 24 hrs

Ingredients

• Servings: 12
• 4 cups slightly diluted chicken stock
• 4 cups diced potatoes
• 4 peeled whole potatoes
• 1 tablespoon margarine
• 1 cup chopped onion
• 1 cup chopped bell pepper
• 1 cup chopped celery
• 4 green onions, minced
• 2 teaspoons chopped garlic
• 3 tablespoons cajun spices
• 1/2 cup wine
• 1/2 gallon 2% low-fat milk
• 4 cups thawed frozen corn
• turkey bacon

Recipe

• 1 simmer diced potatoes in diluted chicken stock until the potatoes start to become fork tender.
• 2 melt margarine in a saute pan then, over high heat, add chopped onion, peppers, celery, garlic and green onions.
• 3 saute five mintues, then turn heat to medium.
• 4 add cajun spices and saute until onions become translucent. if veggies start to burn, reduce heat.
• 5 add wine and bring to a boil.
• 6 add saute mixture to the potatoes and chicken stock.
• 7 boil whole potatoes until very tender. puree in a food processor with 1/2 cup of the milk.
• 8 add to the stock.
• 9 bring to a simmer, then add corn and remainder of the milk.
• 10 simmer for 30 minutes, stirring frequently.
• 11 cool and refrigerate overnight.
• 12 garnish with turkey bacon bits.