Ham and Corn Chowder


From Country Woman



INGREDIENTS


* 3 garlic cloves, minced
* 1 teaspoon vegetable oil
* 2 cans (14-1/2 ounces each) low-sodium chicken broth
* 1-1/2 cups frozen corn
* 1-1/2 cups cubed peeled sweet potatoes
* 1-1/2 cups chopped sweet red pepper
* 1-1/2 teaspoons dried thyme
* 1-1/4 cups cubed fully cooked low-sodium ham
* 3 green onions, thinly sliced
* 2 tablespoons cornstarch
* 2 cups plain low-fat yogurt


SERVINGS 8
CATEGORY Low Fat
METHOD Stovetop - One-Dish
PREP 5 min.
COOK 20 min.
TOTAL 25 min.


DIRECTIONS



In a large saucepan, saute garlic in oil for 1 minute. Add broth, corn, sweet potatoes, red pepper and thyme. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and simmer for 10 minutes or until vegetables are tender. Stir in ham and onions. Remove from the heat. In a bowl, combine cornstarch and yogurt until smooth. Gradually add to soup. Return to heat. Bring to a boil; cook and stir for 2 minutes or until thickened. Yield: 8 servings.




NUTRITIONAL INFO



Nutritional Analysis: One serving (1 each) equals 157 calories, 3 g fat (0 saturated fat), 13 mg cholesterol, 254 mg sodium, 24 g carbohydrate, 0 fiber, 10 g protein. Diabetic Exchanges: 1 starch, 1 lean meat, 1 vegetable.