Sunday, November 20, 2011

CORN AND CHEESE CHOWDER




Ingredients
1/4 cup butter
1 onion, chopped
1 red bell pepper, chopped
1 green bell pepper, chopped
4 cups frozen corn
1/4 cup flour
3 cups vegetable or chicken broth
2 cups milk (or half and half)
1 cup Monterrey Jack cheese, grated
1 cup Pepper Jack cheese, grated
1/3 cup green onions, sliced
Salt and pepper

Directions

In a large pot, melt the butter over medium-high heat. Add the onions and cook for a few minutes until slightly translucent. Add the bell peppers and cook for 2-3 minutes. Stir in the frozen corn and cook for a minute.
Sprinkle flour over the top of the vegetables and stir to combine. Slowly pour in broth and stir to combine. Allow to cook and thicken for about 4 minutes. Reduce the head to medium and stir in the milk. Cover and simmer for about 15 minutes.
Add the cheeses and green onions, stirring until the cheese is melted. Salt and pepper to taste.