Corn-And-Poblano Chowder

Ingredients

• 1 large poblano pepper, cut in half lengthwise
• 1 (20-ounce) tube frozen creamed corn, thawed
• 1 1/2 cups 1% low-fat or fat-free milk
• 1/4 teaspoon salt
• 1/8 to 1/4 teaspoon ground red pepper
• 1/4 teaspoon ground cumin
• 1 1/2 to 2 cups reduced-sodium, fat-free chicken broth
• 1/2 (8-ounce) package fat-free cream cheese, softened
• Garnishes: thinly sliced jalapeno pepper strips, ground black pepper