2.03.2009

Tasty Tuesday

Creamy Southwestern Corn Chowder

Creamy Southwestern Corn Chowder

2tablespoons butter or margarine
1/2cup chopped onion (1 medium)
1/4cup Gold Medal® all-purpose flour
1 3/4cups Progresso® chicken broth (from 32-oz carton)
1/2teaspoon salt
1/4teaspoon black pepper
1/8teaspoon ground red pepper (cayenne)
1/2cup half-and-half
1can (11 oz) Green Giant® Southwestern style corn, undrained
2tablespoons chopped fresh chives
Additional fresh chives for garnish, if desired

1.In 2-quart saucepan, melt butter over medium heat. Add onion; cook 3 to 5 minutes, stirring occasionally, until tender.
2.Stir in flour until well blended. Gradually stir in broth. Stir in salt, black pepper and red pepper; heat to boiling. Reduce heat; cook, stirring frequently, until thickened.
3.

Stir in half-and-half, corn and 2 tablespoons chives. Cook until thoroughly heated. Serve sprinkled with additional chives.

SERVING SIZE 2

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