Simply Corn Chowder

Total Time: 40 mins Preparation Time: 15 mins Cook Time: 25 mins

Ingredients

• Servings: 4
• 1 tablespoon butter
• 1 tablespoon olive oil
• 1 onion, large sweet chopped
• 2 -4 garlic cloves, minced
• 1/2 teaspoon smoked paprika
• 1/2 teaspoon red pepper flakes
• 1 (10 ounce) package frozen corn
• 2 cups chicken or 2 cups vegetable broth
• 1 cup half-and-half (or use 1 can non fat evaporated milk)
• salt and pepper
• shredded cheddar cheese
• crumbled bacon
• bell pepper
• scallion, etc

Recipe

• 1 heat butter and olive oil. sauté the onions in it, about 5 minutes.
• 2 add garlic, paprika, and red pepper. cook stirring about 2 minutes.
• 3 stir in the corn, broth, half-and-half. bring to a boil. reduce heat and simmer slow about 15 minutes.
• 4 remove half of the soup and puree it. mix the pureed soup w/ the reserved soup. season with salt and pepper.
• 5 put in serving bowls and garnish as desired.
• 6 enjoy!