southwest corn chowder

Ingredients

• 1 pound carrots, diced
• 1/2 pound celery diced
• 1 bunch scallions sliced
• 3 pounds corn and pepper mix
• 1/2 tablespoon fresh garlic minced
• 1/2 tablespoon montreal steak seasoning
• 1/3 cup chicken base
• 1 quart water
• 1 quart heavy cream
• 1 quart half and half
• 1 tablespoon hot sauce (choula)
• 1/2 tablespoon white pepper
• 3 tablespoons liquid smoke flavoring
• 1 pound roux