spicy chicken corn chowder

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Reading, PA
Updated on Feb 2, 2016

Use light ingredients, i.e., skim milk and reduced fat cheese, for a lower fat version without forsaking taste.

prep time 20 Min
cook time 45 Min
method Stove Top
yield 6 serving(s)

Ingredients

  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 1 large stalk celery, chopped
  • 1 cup onion, chopped
  • 2/3 cup red bell pepper, chopped
  • 2 - jalapenos, seeds removed and chopped
  • 2 cloves minced garlic
  • 2-14.5 oz. cans chicken broth, lower sodium (3 2/3 cups)
  • 1 1/2 cups frozen corn
  • 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
  • 1/8 teaspoon cayenne pepper
  • 4 tablespoons flour
  • 2 cups milk
  • 2 cups cooked chicken, chopped
  • 3/4 cup velveeta shreds (or other shredded cheese)

How To Make spicy chicken corn chowder

  • Step 1
    Saute onions, celery, garlic, and peppers in olive oil until vegetables start to get soft.
  • Step 2
    Add chicken broth and simmer for 10 - 15 minutes. Add corn and simmer for about 5 additional minutes.
  • Step 3
    At the same time, whisk the flour into the milk until smooth. Slowly stir into the soup. Add black pepper.
  • Step 4
    Simmer soup for 15 - 20 minutes until thickened, stirring frequently.
  • Step 5
    Stir in the chicken, cheese and cayenne pepper. Heat through until cheese is melted.
  • Step 6
    Note: To remove the spiciness, omit the red and jalapeno peppers and replace with 2/3 cups shredded carrots. Also omit the cayenne pepper at the end.

Discover More

Category: Chowders
Category: Chicken Soups
Ingredient: Chicken
Culture: American
Method: Stove Top
Keyword: #corn soup

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