Mirliton-Corn Chowder Recipe

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Ingredients:

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2 tbsp butter or margarine
4 large mirlitons, peeled, seeded, and chopped
2 medium onions, chopped
1 red bell pepper, chopped
1 to 2 jalapeno peppers, seeded and chopped
2 garlic cloves, pressed
1/4 cup all-purpose flour
1 (32-oz) container chicken broth
1 (16-oz) package frozen whole kernel corn
2 (4.5-oz) cans chopped green chiles
2 cups milk
1/2 tsp salt
1 tsp ground cumin
1/2 tsp chili powder
2 tbsp lime juice
shredded cheddar cheese (optional)
chopped bacon (optional)

Directions:

Melt butter in a Dutch oven over medium-high heat; add mirliton and next 4 ingredients, and sauté 5 minutes or until onion is tender.
Sprinkle with flour, and cook, stirring constantly, 2 minutes. Gradually add broth, stirring constantly.
Stir in corn and next 5 ingredients; cook, stirring occasionally, 45 minutes. Stir in lime juice. Ladle into bowls, and sprinkle each serving with cheese and bacon, if desired.
* 4 large yellow squash or zucchini, seeded and chopped, may be substituted for mirlitons.

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Nutrition Facts

Per Serving Per 100 g

Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories	61.05 Kcal (256 kJ)
Calories from fat	17.82 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	1.98g	3%
Cholesterol	5.06mg	2%
Sodium	112.12mg	5%
Potassium	184.02mg	4%
Total Carbs	9.15g	3%
Sugars	4.52g	18%
Dietary Fiber	1.81g	7%
Protein	2.05g	4%
Vitamin C	13mg	22%
Vitamin A	0.3mg	9%
Iron	4mg	22%
Calcium	52.6mg	5%

Amount Per 100 g
Calories	78.54 Kcal (329 kJ)
Calories from fat	22.92 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	2.55g	3%
Cholesterol	6.51mg	2%
Sodium	144.24mg	5%
Potassium	236.72mg	4%
Total Carbs	11.77g	3%
Sugars	5.81g	18%
Dietary Fiber	2.33g	7%
Protein	2.64g	4%
Vitamin C	16.7mg	22%
Vitamin A	0.4mg	9%
Iron	5.1mg	22%
Calcium	67.6mg	5%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
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