adapted from Mizz Ray.
Pretty darn good for less than 300 calories!
8 ounces turkey kielbasa, halved lengthwise, halved again, and chopped
1 onions, finely chopped
1 tablespoon butter
One 14.5-ounce can low sodium, low fat chicken broth
1 russet potato(about 12 ounces), peeled and cut into 1/2-inch cubes
1 can Carnation evaporated skim milk
One 1-pound bag frozen corn, thawed
2 1/2 tbsp stonewall kitchen chicken & pork seasoning
Heat a deep skillet or a wide 4- to 6-quart pot over medium-high heat. Add the kielbasa and cook, stirring, until lightly browned, about 6 minutes. Transfer to a plate.
Add the onions and butter and seasoning to the pan and cook over medium heat, stirring occasionally, until golden, about 6 minutes. Add the broth and potato and bring to a boil. Reduce the heat, cover with a lid and simmer until the potato is tender, about 10 minutes. Add the evaporated milk and corn and cook, stirring, until heated through.
Using a blender or food processor, puree 1 cup chowder until smooth. Stir the puree back into the chowder along with the browned kielbasa and season to taste with salt and pepper as needed.
Servings Per Recipe: 4
Amount Per Serving
Calories: 299.2
Total Fat: 8.0 g
Cholesterol: 38.1 mg
Sodium: 602.2 mg
Total Carbs: 41.1 g
Dietary Fiber: 2.8 g
Protein: 19.7 g
It all started as a New Year's resolution for 2009. I wanted to start trying menu planning, a concept that I had stumbled across while looking for dinner ideas online. I dove into it with energy and unlike most diets, saw success immediately. The success only made me more interested in how I could improve, what new recipes I could find, etc. I started using my family blog for menu planning posts and it kind of started to take over. So, I decided to give my culinary fumblings their own home- and mygrandcentralkitchen.com was born.
Why "my grand central kitchen?" Well, I have 2 kids that are about 20 months apart. I have a husband who works from home. Cooking is a hobby for me. So you could say that aside from the playroom, the kitchen is the busiest room in my house and usually looks it. ;) It feels a bit like Grand Central Station, especially between 4 and 7 pm.
I hope that this blog gives me even more inspiration for my own home and the ability to inspire others in the kitchen, as well. I'll be posting not just menu planning and recipe links, but also interesting things I find online, things on my wishlist and recommendations. And who knows where it might go from there. :)
I certainly hope you enjoy the ride.
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