Southwestern Corn Chowder Recipe

Name: Southwestern Corn Chowder
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 6 green onions, trimmed; 2 cans (14-1/2 oz. each) fat-free reduced-sodium chicken broth, divided; 1 red pepper, chopped; 1 poblano chile, seeded, chopped; 3 cloves garlic, minced; 1 container (16 oz.) BREAKSTONE'S or KNUDSEN 2% Milkfat Low Fat Cottage Cheese; 2 cans (15 oz. each) no-salt-added pinto beans, rinsed; 1 pkg. (1 oz.) TACO BELL Taco Seasoning Mix; 1-1/2 tsp. liquid smoke; 1 pkg. (1 lb.) frozen corn

Servings: persons

1
Cut green parts off onions, then cut into thin slices; reserve for garnish.
2
Cut white onion pieces into thin slices; place in large saucepan.
3
Add 1 can broth, peppers, chiles and garlic; stir.
4
Bring to boil; simmer on medium-low heat 5 min.
5
or until peppers are tender.
6
Blend remaining broth and cottage cheese in blender until smooth; add to ingredients in saucepan.
7
Stir in beans, taco seasoning mix and liquid smoke; simmer, partially covered, on low heat 20 min.
8
or until cottage cheese is completely melted and ingredients are well blended, stirring occasionally.
9
Stir in corn.
10
Simmer 5 min.
11
or until heated through.
12
Serve topped with reserved green onion slices.

799

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Feel free to swap in similar ingredients you already have on hand and adjust seasoning to taste.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 10 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 6 green onions, trimmed, 2 cans (14-1/2 oz. each) fat-free reduced-sodium chicken broth, divided, 1 red pepper, chopped, 1 poblano chile, seeded, chopped, and more.

Yes, Southwestern Corn Chowder falls under the Soups & Stews category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

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Southwestern Corn Chowder

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Variations & substitutions

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