Ingredients

  • 1 tablespoon canola oil
  • 1 large onion, chopped
  • 4 garlic cloves, minced
  • 1 jalapeno pepper, seeded and chopped
  • 1 teaspoon cumin
  • 2 teaspoons chili powder
  • 2 baking potatoes, chopped
  • 2 cups chicken stock
  • 1 (19 ounce) can red kidney beans, drained
  • 2 1/4 cups shredded old cheddar cheese
  • 2 cups milk
  • 2 cups frozen corn kernels
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon pepper
  • 1/3 cup chopped green onion

Method

  • In saucepan, heat oil over medium heat.
  • Cook onion until soft.
  • Add garlic, jalapeno pepper, chili powder and cumin.
  • Continue cooking for about 2 minutes.
  • Add potatoes and stock; bring to boil.
  • Cover and cook for about 15 minutes.
  • Add 1/2 of the kidney beans.
  • Transfer to blender or food processor and puree until smooth.
  • Return mixture to saucepan over medium heat.
  • Add 2 cups of the cheese, remaining kidney beans, milk, corn, salt and pepper.
  • Cook, stirring, for about 10 minutes until cheese is melted and soup is heated through.
  • Garnish with green onion and rest of cheese.