Low-Fat Chowder With Corn, Sausage, and Mushrooms

1. 1

   Spray a 2-and-1/2 quart pot with cooking spray and heat over medium heat.

2. 2

   Saute the sausage until browned.

3. 3

   Remove the sausage, pour off all but 2 tsp fat (or add a little oil if necessary) and saute onions until translucent.

4. 4

   Add mushrooms and saute until just starting to change color.

5. 5

   Add flour slowly to onions and mushrooms while stirring, until well mixed and flour starts to smell cooked (do not burn).

6. 6

   While continuing to stir, slowly add fat-free evaporated milk so it blends with the flour.

7. 7

   If the liquid becomes too thick, stir in a little more skim milk.

8. 8

   Bring almost to a boil, stir in the corn, salt, and pepper, and heat through.

9. 9

   Serve immediately.

10. 10

    Served as a main course, crusty bread and a green salad with fresh tomatoes are perfect accompaniments.

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.