Corn Chowder

Ingredients:

3/4 - 1 cup corn (fresh or frozen)

1 red pepper

1/2 small sweet onion (diced)

1 clove garlic (minced)

1 T olive oil

1 T butter

1 can evaporated milk (or whole milk)

5 small Yukon gold potatoes (diced)

additional milk 1-2 cups (skim or whatever)

spices:

salt, pepper, 1/2 teaspoon (or more) cumin, red pepper flakes, cayenne pepper

(spices/seasonings can be adjusted to personal preferences)

cilantro

Toast corn (frozen works, fresh is better) and diced red pepper in a skillet.  Saute onion & garlic in a little olive oil & butter.  Then add corn and peppers, evaporated milk (or preferred milk), potatoes, salt & pepper to taste, cumin, a few red pepper flakes, a pinch of cayenne pepper, and additional milk to desired consistency.  Simmer until potatoes are tender. Serve with fresh cilantro.

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