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Autumn Corn Chowder

Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes
Servings 8 cups

Ingredients

  • 2 slices reduced sodium bacon optional - my son is not a fan so we skipped this
  • ½ cup leek finely chopped, white parts only
  • 10 ounces peeled butternut squash finely chopped
  • 2 stalks celery finely chopped
  • 2 cups fresh corn or thawed frozen corn
  • 8 cups water
  • 1 tub Knorr® Homestyle Stock - Reduced Sodium Chicken
  • 1 package Knorr® Rice Sides™ - Chicken flavor

Instructions

  1. Cook bacon in large saucepot until crisp, about 5 minutes. Remove bacon from saucepot. Set aside and reserve drippings. If not using bacon, obviously skip this step.
  2. Cook leek, squash, celery and corn in reserved drippings over medium heat, stirring occasionally, until vegetables are tender, about 5 minutes. Add water and bring to boil then reduce heat to medium low and cook 10 minutes. Remove 2 cups of broth and vegetables and set aside.
  3. Stir in Knorr® Homestyle Stock - Reduced Sodium Chicken and Knorr® Rice Sides™ - Chicken flavor. Cover and cook 7 minutes or until rice is tender.
  4. Meanwhile, process reserved 2 cups broth and vegetables in blender until smooth; stir into saucepot and cook until heated through. Garnish, if desired, with fresh parsley.

Recipe Notes

TIP: Nothing beats fresh vegetables - but frozen or canned vegetables save time and can be just as nutritious. Look for no added sugar, fat or salt varieties.