Longganisa Chowder

Ingredients:
2 pcs (100 g) longganisa, removed from casing
2 tbsp margarine
3 tbsp all purpose flour
1 chicken bouillon cube
3 medium ears fresh corn, shredded or 1 cup whole kernel corn (canned)
1 pouch (115 g) tomato sauce
2 medium potatoes, cut into small cubes
1/4 cup evaporated milk
3 stalks green onions, sliced 1" long


Directions:
1. Saute longganisa in its oil for 7 minutes. Set aside meat then discard excess oil.
2. In the same pan, melt margarine. While stirring continuously, add flour and bouillon cube.
3. Cook for 3 minutes. Add corn, tomato sauce, 3 1/2 cups water, 1 1/4 tsp iodized salt (or 1 1/4 tbsp rock salt) and 1/4 tsp pepper.
4. Simmer for 30 minutes if using fresh corn, 5 minutes if canned. Add potatoes and longganisa. Simmer until cook. Add milk and green onions. Simmer once.

Makes 6 servings.
Good source of Calcium - for strong bones and teeth.
Longganisa was used instead of ground beef.


Source: Del Monte Kitchenomics