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Southwestern Cheese & Corn Chowder Soup

08/12/2024
Cheese
Total time: 35 min
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 20 min
Servings: 6
Southwestern Cheese And Corn Chowder
Cheese Butter Milk

Looking to make a soup that equally parts cheesy and zesty to beat the cold weather blues? Try making this delicious southwest cheese and creamy corn chowder developed by the team at U.S. Dairy. This soup is an all-time favorite for holiday parties and family functions and is great for using some left over cheddar.

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Ingredients:

  • 2 Tablespoons Butter
  • 1 Small Yellow Onion , chopped
  • 3 Cups Fat-Free Chicken Broth
  • 2 Cups Corn Kernels
  • 2 Potato , peeled and cut into 1/2-inch dice
  • 1 Small Red Pepper , diced
  • 1 Celery , sliced
  • 2 Cups 1% Milk
  • 1 Cup Shredded Reduced-Fat Cheddar Cheese
  • 1/2 Teaspoon Cumin
  • 1/2 Teaspoon Salt
  • 1/2 Teaspoon Cayenne Pepper
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Directions:

  1. Melt butter in large saucepan. Add onion and cook until tender, about 5 minutes.
  2. Stir in chicken broth and all vegetables.
  3. Bring mixture to a boil and reduce heat and simmer covered 5 minutes or until potatoes are tender.
  4. Remove 2 cups of soup and puree in blender or processor.
  5. Return to saucepan with remaining soup. Stir in milk, cheese and seasonings and simmer 10 minutes.

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