Corn Chowder

By Debbie54

Ingredients

• 1 10oz box frozen corn, thawed
• 3 oz butter or vegetable oil
• 1 medium onion, diced small
• 1/2 cup flour
• 1 qt chicken or vegetable broth, warm
• 1 cup diced potatoe
• 1 Tbsp canned green chilies
• 1/2 tsp gound cumin
• 1/2 tsp dried oregano
• 2 cups milk
• 1/2 cup chedder cheese, shredded
• salt
• pepper

Preparation

Step 1

Heat butter in a large pot on medium heat. Add onion, stirring frequently until tender, about 6-8 minutes. Add flour and stir well to combine. Stire and cook for 5-8 minutes. Add the broth, whisking or stirring to work out any lumps. Add corn, potato, chilies, and spices. Bring the soup to a boil, simmer until soup is smooth and silky, about 20-30 minutes, until potatoes are done. Puree 1/3 of the soup in a blender. Return the soup to the pot, simmer, add the milk. Salt and pepper to taste. Garnish with cheese and croutons.
ADD COOKED SHREDDED TO CHICKEN IF DESIRED.