Stormy Day

I know I have already posted this recipe, but I'm making it again today.  It's a stormy mess here with thunderstorms, torrential downpours, tornado warnings...so I thought it would just be a great day for soup.  Enjoy!  It's an amazing soup!




Curried Chicken Corn Chowder

INGREDIENTS

• 2 medium onions, chopped
• 2 celery ribs, chopped
• 1 tablespoon butter
• 3 cans (14-1/2 ounces each) reduced-sodium chicken broth
• 5 cups frozen corn
• 2 teaspoons curry powder
• 1/4 teaspoon salt         
• 1/4 teaspoon pepper
• Dash cayenne pepper
• 1/2 cup all-purpose flour
• 1/2 cup 2% milk
• 3 cups cubed cooked chicken breast
• 1/3 cup minced fresh cilantro

DIRECTIONS

• In a Dutch oven, saute onions and celery in butter until tender. Stir in the broth, corn, curry, salt, pepper and cayenne. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and simmer for 15 minutes.
• In a small bowl, whisk flour and milk until smooth. Whisk into the pan. Bring to a boil; cook and stir for 2 minutes or until thickened. Add chicken and cilantro; heat through. Yield: 9 servings (2-1/4 quarts).2 starch, 2 lean meat.

From Taste of Home Healthy Cooking