This is one of the soups I will be entering in the Second Annual SoupaPalooza Giveaway

“Come join SoupaPalooza at TidyMom and Dine and Dish sponsored by KitchenAid, Red Star Yeast and Le Creuset”

Cheddar Corn Chowder

This is a very safisfying soup with a wonderful blend of mild, sweet flavors with just the right amount of spice via the hot sauce you add into your individual bowl.  It is a lighter cream soup using Fat Free Half n Half and no butter.  You will need the following ingredients:

2 cans chicken broth
2 cups sliced carrots
1 cup sliced celery
1 cup diced onion
1/2 red bell pepper diced
1 can cream corn
1 cup frozen white corn (sweet)
2-3 small red potatoes diced
1 Tblsp dried parsely
1 tsp sea salt
1/4 tsp pepper
1 tsp minced garlic
1 3/4 cup fat free half n half
1/4 cup flour
1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
1 cup shredded Mozzarella cheese
hot sauce to taste
In a large stock pot combine broth, all veggies, and spices. Simmer covered for about 30 minutes until the veggies are soft. Remove from heat.
In a small saucepan combine the half n half and flour. Stir over medium high heat until thickened. Add the cheese and stir until melted. Slowly add to the soup and mix well. Serve with a couple dashes of hot sauce (more or less depending upon your taste) in each bowl.