Lemon Chowder

  • 1 oz  polyunsaturated margarine
  • 1 oz  wholemeal flour
  • I pint  milk
  • 1 pint  vegetable stock
  • 1 large onion
  • 1 large green pepper
  • 6oz  fresh or frozen sweet corn
  • 3oz wholewheat spaghetti rings
  • 1 lemon
  • 1 small carton soured cream
  • Chopped chives Seasoning to taste

Method:

1. Melt the margarine in a pan; add the finely sliced onion and pepper and cook for 5-10 minutes or until beginning to soften.

2. Stir in the flour and brown over a low heat.

3. Pour in the milk and stock; season; bring to the boil, stirring continually.

4. Add the pasta and simmer, covered, for 10 minutes.

5. At the same time, cook the sweet corn in a separate pan until just tender.

6. Add the drained corn to the pasta with the juice and grated rind of the lemon; stir in the soured cream and heat gently for a few minutes (do not let the soup boil).

7. Adjust the seasoning and serve sprinkled with chives.


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