Colourful Corn Chowder

Total Time

35 Minutes

Servings

10

Ingredients

  • 2 tablespoons butter
  • 1 large onion, chopped
  • 1 green pepper, chopped
  • 1 red pepper, chopped
  • 2 carrots, chopped
  • 2 (10 ounce) packages frozen corn kernels, thawed
  • 1 1/2 cups dry potato flakes
  • 2 teaspoons salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper
  • 1/4 teaspoon ground cayenne pepper
  • 3 cups water
  • 2 cups milk
  • 1 cup single cream
  • 1/2 cup shredded cheddar cheese

Instructions

  1. In a large saucepan, melt butter over medium high heat. Cook onion, red and green peppers, and carrots until tender.
  2. Stir in thawed corn, potato flakes, salt, ground peppers, and 3 cups water. Bring to boil. Reduce heat. Cover, and simmer for 10 minutes.
  3. Stir in milk and single cream. Warm only. Do not boil. Serve sprinkled with grated cheese.