Steamy Salmon Chowder

This one is from the Mayo Clinic Diet, and sounds wonderfully warming at the end of a cold rainy/snowy day!!
(serves 8)

1 t. EVOO
1/2 cup celery, chopped
1 clove garlic, minced
1 can fat-free, low-sodium chicken broth (15 oz.)
2&1/2 cups frozen hash brown potatoes with pepper and onions
1 cup frozen peas and carrots
1/2 t. fresh* dill
1/2 t. freshly* ground black pepper
6 oz. canned wild caught* salmon, drained* and rinsed well*
1 can (12 oz.) fat-free evaporated milk
1 can (14&3/4 oz. cream-style corn, no salt added
Dill fronds*, for garnish
Lemon wedges*, for garnish

In a large saucepan over med. heat, sauté celery in the olive oil for about 10 min. Add the garlic and sauté  for another min. Add the chicken broth, hash browns, peas and carrots, dill, and pepper and bring to a boil. Reduce heat and simmer for about 10 min, until the veggies are done but not overcooked. Add the salmon, separating into pieces with a fork. Stir in the milk and corn, and cook til heated through. Garnish bowls with a dill frond, and put a lemon wedge on the plate. Serve with a warm loaf of garlic bread*.

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