Autumn Corn Chowder

Name: Autumn Corn Chowder
Ingredients: 1 tablespoon unsalted butter; 1 cup finely chopped onion; 1/2 cup finely chopped sweet red pepper; 1 teaspoon ground cumin; 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper; 1 pound boiling potatoes, peeled and diced; 4 cups lowfat milk; 2 cups fresh corn kernels; Salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste; 2 tablespoons chopped cilantro

10 ingredients

9 steps

Ingredients

1 tablespoon unsalted butter
1 cup finely chopped onion
1/2 cup finely chopped sweet red pepper
1 teaspoon ground cumin
1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper
1 pound boiling potatoes, peeled and diced
4 cups lowfat milk
2 cups fresh corn kernels
Salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste
2 tablespoons chopped cilantro

Directions

1

Heat the butter in a heavy saucepan.
2

Add the onion and sweet pepper and cook slowly until the vegetables are tender.
3

Stir in the cumin and cayenne pepper.
4

Add the potatoes and milk to the saucepan.
5

Bring to a simmer and cook, covered, until the potatoes are very tender, about 20 minutes.
6

Coarsely mash the potatoes in the pot.
7

Stir in the corn, bring to a simmer, and cook five minutes.
8

Season to taste with salt and pepper.
9

Stir in the cilantro and serve.