SAVOR THIS SUMMER CHOWDER

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This Summer Chowder

Chef Collette Haw

Nothing says summer like an ear of sweet, crunchy corn. There are so many ways to enjoy Zellwood corn, one of Florida’s most famous agricultural products.

Did you know corn is both a vegetable (in its ear form) and a grain (when the kernels are mature and removed for products like popcorn and flours)? The starchy vegetable has gotten a bit of a bad reputation in recent years thanks to diets, such as Keto and Paleo. But with its healthy amounts of fiber, vitamin C, folate and potassium, it’s still worth including in your regular diet.

In addition to classic boiled corn on the cob, I also love to remove the kernels to use in a variety of ways, including salads, Tex-Mex inspired bowls, or in this hearty, delicious chowder. Packed full of fresh, vibrant ingredients, this easy-to-make chowder will quickly become a favorite of yours, too.

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Chef Collette Haw studied at the prestigious Culinary Institute of America. After training in some of the country’s most honored restaurants, she became a personal chef for celebrities. She then launched her own business, Collette’s Clean Eats, to provide healthy, prepared meals to busy families. Chef Haw is now a restauranteur, partnering with the Winter Park Health Foundation to operate Nourish Coffee Bar + Kitchen in the Center for Health & Wellbeing in Winter Park, Florida.

Zellwood Corn Chowder

Yield: 6-8 servings

INGREDIENTS

3 ears corn cut off the cob 1/2 pound baby red potatoes, quartered 2 medium squash, diced 1 red bell pepper, diced 4 cloves garlic, grated with a microplane 2 scallions, sliced 2 tablespoons fresh dill, chopped 1 lemon, zested and juiced 1 daikon radish, small diced 2 cans coconut milk 1 onion, diced

DIRECTIONS

1. In a stock pot, on medium heat, sauté the onion, garlic and bell pepper.

2. Once the onions become translucent, add the potatoes, squash, radish and coconut milk.

3. Allow to simmer until the potatoes become soft.

4. Add the lemon zest and juice, along with the fresh herbs.

5. Taste and adjust the seasoning to your liking.