SUMMER SQUASH AND CORN CHOWDER (COOKING LIGHT)
Originally published in Cooking Light, Aug 2010: Enjoy soup in the summertime by making this satisfying chowder with the season's produce. Top with cheese and bacon for kid appeal. Vegetarian Swap: Omit bacon and add 2 teaspoons olive oil in place of drippings. Serve with Tomato Brochette.
Provided by GirlyJu
Categories Chowders
Time 40m
Yield 4 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 11
Steps:
- Cook bacon in a large Dutch oven over medium-high heat until crisp. Remove bacon from pan, reserving 2 teaspoons drippings in pan. Crumble bacon, and set aside. Add 1/2 cup onions, celery, and squash to drippings in pan; sauté 8 minutes or until vegetables are tender.
- Reserve 1 cup corn; set aside. Place the remaining corn and 1 cup milk in a blender; process until smooth. Add remaining 1 1/4 cups milk, thyme, 1/2 teaspoon salt, and pepper to blender; process just until combined. Add pureed mixture and reserved 1 cup corn to pan. Reduce heat to medium; cook 5 minutes or until thoroughly heated, stirring constantly. Stir in 1/8 teaspoon salt. Ladle about 1 1/2 cups soup into each of 4 bowls; top each serving with about 1 tablespoon bacon, 1 tablespoon remaining onions, and 1 tablespoon cheese.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 335.9, Fat 7.9, SaturatedFat 3.5, Cholesterol 18.2, Sodium 525.5, Carbohydrate 60, Fiber 7.4, Sugar 10.2, Protein 15.8
SQUASH & CORN CHOWDER
In this healthy corn chowder recipe, heavy cream is replaced with milk and flour-thickened chicken broth and we keep sodium amounts reasonable with lower-sodium broth. By making your own homemade creamy vegetable and corn chowder, you'll save up to 300 calories, 20 grams of saturated fat and 500 milligrams of sodium per serving compared to many store-bought or restaurant chowders.
Provided by EatingWell Test Kitchen
Categories Healthy Corn Chowder Recipes
Time 45m
Number Of Ingredients 15
Steps:
- Heat oil in a large pot over medium heat. Add onion and celery; cook, stirring frequently, until softened and beginning to brown, 3 to 6 minutes. Sprinkle flour, marjoram, salt and pepper over the vegetables and cook, stirring, for 1 minute more. Add broth and milk; bring to a gentle boil, stirring constantly.
- Stir in squash, potatoes and corn; bring just to a simmer. Simmer, uncovered, stirring occasionally, until the potatoes are tender, 12 to 15 minutes.
- Add ham and cook, stirring frequently, until heated through, about 2 minutes. Serve topped with scallions and cheese, if desired.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 252.4 calories, Carbohydrate 29.5 g, Cholesterol 12 mg, Fat 10.7 g, Fiber 3.1 g, Protein 11.9 g, SaturatedFat 2.4 g, Sodium 415.9 mg, Sugar 7.1 g
CORN AND SQUASH SOUP
This hearty soup pairs squash and cream-style corn for pleasant taste. My family says this is their favorite squash recipe, and friends also comment on its wonderful flavor. -Janice Zook, White River Junction, Vermont
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Lunch
Time 25m
Yield 8 servings (2-1/2 quarts).
Number Of Ingredients 12
Steps:
- In a large saucepan, cook bacon over medium heat until crisp. Remove to paper towels; drain, reserving 2 tablespoons drippings. , In the drippings, saute onion and celery until tender. Stir in flour until blended. Gradually stir in broth. Bring to a boil; cook and stir for 2 minutes or until slightly thickened. , Reduce heat to medium. Stir in the squash, corn, cream, parsley, salt, pepper and bacon. Cook and stir until heated through. Garnish with sour cream if desired.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 381 calories, Fat 26g fat (11g saturated fat), Cholesterol 53mg cholesterol, Sodium 1021mg sodium, Carbohydrate 29g carbohydrate (12g sugars, Fiber 6g fiber), Protein 9g protein.
GARLICKY SUMMER SQUASH AND FRESH CORN
A delicious and different way serve two favorite summer vegetables, squash and corn!
Provided by Mindy
Categories Side Dish Vegetables Squash Zucchini
Time 30m
Yield 6
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- Heat the oil in a skillet over medium-high heat, and cook the onion and garlic until slightly tender. Mix in the vegetable broth and corn kernels, and cook until heated through. Mix in the squash and zucchini. Cover, and continue cooking 10 minutes, stirring occasionally, until squash and zucchini are tender.
- Mix the parsley and butter into the skillet with the squash. Season with salt and pepper. Cook and stir until butter is melted, and serve hot.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 110.8 calories, Carbohydrate 8 g, Cholesterol 10.2 mg, Fat 8.8 g, Fiber 2 g, Protein 1.8 g, SaturatedFat 3.1 g, Sodium 74 mg, Sugar 1.9 g
YELLOW SUMMER SQUASH AND CORN SOUP
Categories Soup/Stew Blender Vegetable Appetizer Quick & Easy High Fiber Corn Squash Summer Jalapeño Yellow Squash Gourmet Vegan Vegetarian Pescatarian Dairy Free Wheat/Gluten-Free Peanut Free Tree Nut Free Soy Free No Sugar Added Kosher
Yield Serves 2
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- Cut summer squash crosswise into 1/2-inch-thick slices. Shuck corn and, working over a bowl, cut kernels from cobs. Halve cobs. Chop shallots and mince garlic. Wearing rubber gloves, chop chile, with seeds if desired.
- In a 5-quart heavy kettle combine all ingredients (including cobs) except water and cook over moderate heat, stirring, 3 minutes. Stir in water and simmer mixture until squash is very tender, about 15 minutes. Discard cobs. In a blender puree mixture in batches until smooth (use caution when blending hot liquids), transferring to another bowl. Season soup with salt and pepper. Divide soup between 2 bowls and garnish with corn, chiles, cilantro, small dollops of sour cream, and squash.
YELLOW SQUASH AND CORN SAUTE
This is a pretty side dish that is tasty and a great way for using up summer squash and leftover corn on the cob.
Provided by AuntE
Categories Side Dish Vegetables Squash Summer Squash
Time 35m
Yield 8
Number Of Ingredients 6
Steps:
- Place corn into a large pot and cover with salted water; bring to a boil. Reduce heat to medium-low and simmer until tender, 10 to 15 minutes. Drain and cool corn. Cut corn off the cobs.
- Place squash into a skillet and add water. Cook squash over medium heat until tender, 5 to 10 minutes. Drain any excess water from skillet.
- Stir corn, butter, parsley, salt, and pepper into squash; cook, stirring occasionally, until heated through, about 5 minutes.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 54.3 calories, Carbohydrate 6.3 g, Cholesterol 7.6 mg, Fat 3.3 g, Fiber 1.6 g, Protein 1.2 g, SaturatedFat 1.9 g, Sodium 44.9 mg, Sugar 0.7 g
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