Corn Chowder Cubano With Shrimp Please!!!
Ingredients
  • 2Tablespoons Felippo Berio Olive OilOlive oil helps decrease the total cholesterol and “bad” LDL cholesterol levels
  • 3 Cloves GarlicGarlic offers a variety of benefits, from cardiovascular protection, and lowering LDL levels along with triglycerides and lowering blood pressure.
  • 1/2Bulb FennelFennel contains significant amounts of fiber. Fiber decreases the risk of heart disease as it helps reduce the total amount of cholesterol in the blood.
  • 1/4 LeekOnion is high in vitamins and minerals and antioxidants and some benefits may include reducing the risk of heart disease
  • 1 Orange or Red Bell PepperBell peppers are loaded with various vitamins and minerals, and are exceptionally rich in vitamin C.
  • 1.5Large Sweet PotatoesEating potassium-rich sweet potatoes helps promote a healthy heart. Higher potassium intake allows you to excrete more sodium, lower your blood pressure and reduce your risk for heart disease, according to the American Heart Association.
  • 1Can Black BeansBeans are high in fiber and may lower your LDL’s, bad cholesterol.
  • 1/2Cup Fresh CilantroEvidence suggests that the phytochemicals in cilantro could protect your heart from oxidative damage helping to keep it healthy.
  • 2Tablespoons CuminCumin can decrease triglycerides, bad cholesterol, and lower LDL’s, bad cholesterol levels if taken regularly
  • 2Teaspoons Thyme
  • 1/4Teaspoon Sea Salt
  • 5-6Grinds Fresh Black Pepper
  • 2.5-3Cups Canned or Frozen CornCorn and popcorn are both considered whole grains, which means they’re high in fiber that can help lower your cholesterol, according to the American Heart Association.
  • 1/8Teaspoon CayenneOPTIONAL
  • 4.5Cups Low Fat Milk
  • 10-12Large Shrimp
  • 1 Bay LeafBay leaves, contain rutin and it helps strengthens capillary walls in the heart and the body’s extremities, while caffeic acid, which is in bay leaves, can help eliminate LDL or bad cholesterol from the cardiovascular system.
Instructions
  1. Chop all veggies finely, except cube the sweet potatoes, set aside. Rinse the corn and set that aside.
  2. Next, add olive oil, garlic, leek, fennel, and orange or red peppers to medium size pot and saute until transparent.
  3. Then, add salt and pepper.
  4. Next, add corn, milk, and bay leaf. Then, bring to soft boil.
  5. Add thyme, cumin, and if you like spice, cayenne (OPTIONAL) and a dash more of salt.
  6. Next, Simmer for 30-45 minutes with a half covered lid, stirring every 5-10 minutes.
  7. Then, add sweet potatoes, black beans, and cilantro. Cook an additional 30-40 minutes.
  8. Finally, add cooked shrimp to the pot and simmer another 5 minutes, remove and discard the bay leaf, and serve.
  9. Delicious…….Enjoy Corn Chowder Cubano!!!
Recipe Notes

If you would like to add slightly more milk as it cooks down, feel free to do so.  Also, add salt and pepper to your liking.

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