Crab and Corn Chowder

YIELD: 6 servings (serving size: 1 cup)

Ingredients

• 1 tablespoon olive oil
• 1/2 cup chopped green onions
• 2 cups fresh or frozen corn kernels (about 4 ears)
• 2 cups diced red potato
• 2 cups fat-free milk
• 1/4 teaspoon salt
• 1/4 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
• 1/8 teaspoon black pepper
• 1 (16-ounce) can fat-free, less-sodium chicken broth
• 1 thyme sprig
• 2 tablespoons cornstarch
• 1 (5-ounce) can evaporated skim milk
• 1/2 cup chopped chanterelle or other fresh wild mushrooms (about 2 ounces)
• 1/2 pound lump crabmeat, shell pieces removed (OR Substitute 1/2 pound of Scallops, Shrimp or combination seafood)
  
• Chopped fresh chives (optional)

Preparation

Heat oil in a Dutch oven over medium heat. Add onions; sauté 2 minutes or until tender. Add corn and next 7 ingredients (corn through thyme sprig); bring to a boil. Reduce heat; simmer 30 minutes or until potato is tender.

Combine cornstarch and evaporated milk in a small bowl; stir with a whisk.

Add cornstarch mixture to soup; simmer 5 minutes or until thick, stirring occasionally. Add mushrooms and crab; remove thyme sprig. Ladle into soup bowls; sprinkle with chives, if desired.

Calories:220 (16% from fat)