Corn Chowder with Tomato Relish

A great way to pour one more serving of milk to help you and your family get key nutrients you need.

Prep time: 15 minutes
Cooking time: 15 minutes
Yield: 4 servings

2 slices bacon, crumbled
1/2 cup chopped onion
1 to 2 cloves garlic, sliced
11 ounces pkg. frozen whole kernel corn, thawed
1/4 cup water
1 tablespoon cornstarch
1/2 teaspoon adobo seasoning or salt
2 1/2 cups fat free or lowfat milk
1/2 cup chopped tomato
2 tablespoons cilantro, chopped
1/4 cup dairy sour cream or plain yogurt

1. In small skillet, cook bacon over medium heat. Remove bacon, reserving drippings.
2. In food processor or blender jar, combine corn and onion mixture; add combined water and cornstarch. Cover; process until mixture is smooth.
3. In a 2-quart saucepan over low heat, stir milk into corn mixture. Add seasoning; cover, cook stirring frequently 10 to 15 minutes.
4. Combine tomato, bacon and cilantro; mix lightly.
5. To serve, top each serving with sour cream and tomato mixture.

240 calories; 8 g fat; 3.5 g saturated fat; 20 mg cholesterol; 10 g protein; 30 g carbohydrate; 2 g fiber; 525 mg sodium; 175 mg calcium (15% of daily value).

* Nutrition figures based on using fat free milk.