Roasted Corn Chowder

Portion Size: 1 cup

Ingredients: Yields: 8 servings

Ingredients Notes: 
¼ cup olive oil
½ cup white onionPeeled, washed, thinly sliced, and diced 
¼ cup diced celeryWashed, trimmed and diced
3 cloves garlic, mincedWashed, peeled and minced
¼ cup flour
½ teaspoon dried thyme
1 cup frozen whole kernel corn
1 cup .  diced and peeled potatoesPeeled, washed, and diced
2 (12 oz.) can fat free evaporated milk(may also use half and half or cream) 
½ teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
Dash ground nutmeg
4 cups low sodium chicken broth
Dash of pepper
2 tablespoons finely chopped parsleyWashed, trimmed and chopped
½ lb. turkey bacon

Directions:

Steps:Directions: Critical Control Point /Quality Assurance
1Heat 2 tablespoons oil to medium high heat in a large stock pot. 
2Add onion, garlic and celery. Cook until tender and stir in flour. 
3In a separate pan, cook bacon until lightly brown. Dice. 
4Pre-heat oven to 400°F.
5On baking sheet, spread thin layer of corn. Drizzle with remaining olive oil
6Roast in oven for 10 minutes until lightly brown. 
7Add corn, potatoes, evaporated milk, Worcestershire sauce, chicken broth, Worcestershire, thyme,  nutmeg and bring to a boil. 
8Reduce heat. Simmer 20 minutes.   Cook until internal temperature reaches 135°F.
9.Top with bacon and parsley flakes 

Time Temperature Sensitive foodFood safety Standards: hold food for service at an internal temperature above 140° F. Do not mix old product with new.  Cool 

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Jacqueline Larson M.S., R.D.N. and Associates