COLORFUL CORN CHOWDER

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Was rated delicious by my children, ages 6 - 11! Plus is an easy meal.

Provided by MARGOC

Categories     Soups, Stews and Chili Recipes     Chowders     Corn Chowder Recipes

Time 35m

Yield 10

Number Of Ingredients 14

2 tablespoons butter
1 large onion, chopped
1 green bell pepper, chopped
1 red bell pepper, chopped
2 carrots, chopped
2 (10 ounce) packages frozen corn kernels, thawed
1 ½ cups dry potato flakes
2 teaspoons salt
¼ teaspoon ground black pepper
¼ teaspoon ground cayenne pepper
3 cups water
2 cups milk
1 cup half-and-half
½ cup shredded Cheddar cheese

Steps:

  • In a large saucepan, melt butter over medium high heat. Cook onion, red and green bell peppers, and carrots until tender.
  • Stir in thawed corn, potato flakes, salt, ground peppers, and 3 cups water. Bring to boil. Reduce heat. Cover, and simmer for 10 minutes.
  • Stir in milk and half and half. Warm only. Do not boil. Serve sprinkled with grated cheese.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 191.8 calories, Carbohydrate 25 g, Cholesterol 24.9 mg, Fat 8.5 g, Fiber 2.9 g, Protein 6.6 g, SaturatedFat 5.1 g, Sodium 565.6 mg, Sugar 6.5 g

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