Cream Of Corn And Sweet Red Pepper

Total Time: 25 mins Preparation Time: 5 mins Cook Time: 20 mins

Ingredients

• Servings: 4
• 3 tablespoons butter
• 2 tablespoons onions, chopped
• 2 1/2 cups corn kernels (thawed if frozen)
• 1/2 red sweet bell pepper, chopped
• 2 tablespoons flour
• 2 cups chicken broth
• 1 (12 ounce) can reduced-fat evaporated milk
• salt and pepper, to taste
• crouton, to serve

Recipe

• 1 in a large saucepan, melt the butter over medium-low heat. add the onion and saute until translucent.
• 2 add the corn and the bell pepper. cook, stirring often until the vegetables begin to soften.
• 3 add the onion and stir to combine. make sure it is well incorporated. cook for a minute, then add the evaporated milk and the chicken broth. mix in using a wire whisk. bing to a boil, whisking constantly, then lower the heat and cook until soup is thickened. check seasoning and add salt and pepper to taste.
• 4 at this point soup can be pureed in small batches in a blender or can be left as is.
• 5 serve hot topped with croutons, if desired.