Hearty Salmon Chowder - cooking recipe

Ingredients

1 (7 1/2 ounce) can salmon, reserve half of the liquid
2 teaspoons soft margarine
1/2 cup chopped onion
1/2 cup chopped celery
1/4 cup chopped sweet green pepper (optional)
1 clove garlic, minced
3 cups diced potatoes
1 cup diced carrot
1 cup chicken stock
1 cup water
1/2 teaspoon pepper
1 cup zucchini (optional)
1 cup 2% evaporated milk
1 cup cream-style corn

Preparation

Drain& flake salmon, reserving liquid.
In a large nonstick sauce pan, melt margarine over medium heat.
Cook onion, celery, green pepper& garlic, stirring often for 5 minutes or until vegetables are tender.
Add potatoes, carrots, chicken stock, water and pepper.
Bring to a boil.
Reduce heat, cover& simmer 20 minutes or until vegetables are tender.
Add salmon, reserved liquid, evaporated milk and corn.
May add more pepper to taste.
Heat through and serve.