Corn And Potato Chowder

Total Time: 35 mins Preparation Time: 20 mins Cook Time: 15 mins

Ingredients

• 1 1/2 cups chopped green bell peppers
• 1 cup chopped green onion, 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
• 1/8 teaspoon ground red pepper
• 1 lb baking potato, cut into 1/2-inch pieces
• 1 cup half-and-half
• 1/4 cup chopped parsley
• 3/4 teaspoon salt
• 1/2 cup shredded reduced-fat sharp cheddar cheese

Recipe

• 1 heat a dutch oven over medium-high heat. coat pan with cooking spray. add bell pepper and 3/4 cup green onions, 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 heat, and simmer 10 minutes or until potatoes are tender.
• 3 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 tablespoon green onions.
• 4 the prep time is a guestimate, based on having to peel and chop the pepper and potatoes.