"A recipe for Mexican Cheese Chowder...."
INGREDIENTS
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pico de gallo:
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1/2 yellow onion, diced
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4 roma tomatoes, seeded and diced
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2 garlic cloves, minced
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2 1/2 tablespoons minced cilantro
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Juice of 1 lime, divided
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Chowder:
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1/4 cup unsalted butter
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1/3 cup all-purpose flour
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1 cup whole milk (low-fat is fine)
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2 cups unsalted chicken stock
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2 cups shredded cheddar cheese
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1 cup shredded pepper jack cheese
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1 teaspoon smoked paprika
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1/2 teaspoon chile powder
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1 (15 oz) can pinto or black beans, drained
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1 1/2 cups grilled corn (from about 3 cobs), divided
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salt and pepper to taste
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garnish options:
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grilled corn
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corn chips (such as fritos)
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pico de gallo
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cilantro leaves
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crumbled queso fresco
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thinly sliced serrano, optional
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hot sauce
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sour cream/creme fraiche/crema