Corn And Potato Chowder

Total Time: 20 mins Preparation Time: 20 mins

Ingredients

• Servings: 4
• cooking spray
• 1 1/2 cups green bell peppers, prechopped
• 1 cup green onion, chopped, divided (about 1 bunch)
• 2 cups frozen corn kernels
• 1 1/4 cups water
• 1 teaspoon seafood seasoning (such as old bay)
• 3/4 teaspoon dried thyme leaves
• 1/4 teaspoon ground red pepper
• 1 lb baking potato, cut into 1/2 inch pieces
• 1 cup half-and-half
• 1/4 cup parsley, chopped
• 3/4 teaspoon salt
• 1/2 cup sharp cheddar cheese, reduced-fat, shredded

Recipe

• 1 heat a dutch oven over medium-high heat. coat pan with cooking spray. add bell pepper and 3/4 cup green onion, and sauté 4 minutes or until lightly browned.
• 2 increase heat to high; add corn, water, seafood seasoning, thyme, red pepper, and potatoes; bring to a boil. cover, reduce heart and simmer 10 minutes or until potatoes are tender. remove from heat, and stir in half-and-half, chopped parsley and salt. place about 1 1/2 cups soup in each of 4 bowls; sprinkle each with 2 tablespoons cheese and 1 tablespoons green onions.