Ingredients

  • 1/4 cup butter
  • 1 large red bell pepper, chopped
  • 1 large onion, chopped
  • 1 -2 tablespoon minced garlic
  • 1 (14 ounce) can diced tomatoes (with juice)
  • 2 cups good-quality chicken broth
  • 1 tablespoon chopped canned chipotle chile (or to taste)
  • 2 (14 ounce) cans cream-style corn
  • 1 (16 ounce) package frozen corn
  • 1 cup whipping cream (unwhipped)
  • 1/2 - 1 teaspoon dried oregano

Method

  • In a large heavy pot over medium heat melt butter and saute the onions, red bell pepper and garlic (about 5 minutes).
  • Add in tomatoes with juice; cook for 2 minutes.
  • Combine 2 cups chicken broth with chipotle chilies in a blender and puree.
  • Add in the puree and cream-style corn into the pot with sauteed veggies; mix to combine and bring to a boil.
  • Reduce heat and simmer for about 25 minutes, stirring occasionally.
  • Add in frozen corn, whipping cream and oregano; simmer 5 minutes, stirring.
  • Ladle into serving bowls.