Spicy corn chowder

1 servings

Ingredients

QuantityIngredient
¼cupButter; (1/2 stick)
1smallOnion; chopped
½cupDiced red bell pepper
½cupDiced green bell pepper
½teaspoonGround cumin
¼teaspoonCayenne pepper
¼cupAll purpose flour
1cupCanned chicken broth
1cupMilk; (do not use low-fat
; or nonfat)
1canWhole-kernel corn; drained, liquid
; reserved (16- to
; 17-ounce)
Minced fresh cilantro; (optional)

Directions

Melt butter in heavy large saucepan over medium heat. Add onion, red and green bell peppers, cumin and cayenne and saute until vegetables are tender, about 8 minutes. Add flour and stir 1 minute. Gradually mix in broth, milk and reserved corn liquid. Bring mixture to boil, whisking until smooth. Mix in corn and stir until corn is just heated through. Ladle soup into bowls. Garnish with cilantro if desired and serve.

Serves 4.

Bon Appetit July 1992

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