Corn Chowder

Makes 6 servings

Prep Time: 15 min.
Cooking Time: 15 min.

Ingredients:

•    2 Tablespoons butter or margarine
•    1 small onion, finely chopped
•    2 Tablespoons all-purpose flour
•    2 cups fat-free milk
•    3 cups canned or frozen corn
•    1 cup fat-free half-and-half
• 1/8 teaspoon nutmeg
• 1/2 cup finely chopped roasted chilies, optional
•       Salt (to taste)
•       Pepper (to taste)

Soup Directions:

1) In a large saucepan, melt butter. Add onions and cook over medium heat until clear.

2) Add flour, stirring constantly for 2 minutes.

3) Add milk and bring to a boil, stirring constantly until mixture thickens. Add corn.

4) Pour mixture into a food processor and process until partially smooth.

5) Pour mixture back into saucepan.

6) Add half-and-half, nutmeg, and chilies (if desired).

7) Add additional milk if soup if too thick. Heat through.

8) Add salt and pepper to taste.

Kitchen Tip:
Choose mild or hot chili peppers to suit your taste.