Smoked Salmon & Corn Chowder

1 cup water
1 cup low sodium chicken broth
2 cups diced Potatoes
1 cup chopped Onions
1 cup chopped Carrots
3/4 cup diced Celery
2 T Margarine like spread, approximately 60% fat
2 T Flour, white
1 tsp Black Pepper
2 cups Nonfat Milk
2 cups kernels Yellow Sweet Corn, Frozen
1/2 cup Parmesan Cheese, shredded
6 oz Smoked Salmon
1/2 t red or cayenne pepper
1/2 t ground thyme

This makes 5 hearty servings.

Add first 6 ingredients to a large pot, bring to a boil then reduce to a simmer. Cover and cook for 15 minutes. Slightly mash the potatoes. In a skillet melt butter, stir in flour, add pepper and thyme. Gradually add in the milk. Stir and cook until thickened (approx. a 2 minute boil). Add to the large pot with the vegetables. Add the corn, Parmesan, and smoked salmon. Cook for another 10 minutes.

Serving Size: Makes 5 servings

Number of Servings: 5

Recipe submitted by SparkPeople user TMCLEOD4.