Ingredients

  • 1 tablespoon vegetable oil
  • 1 red onion, diced
  • 1 red bell pepper, seeded and diced
  • 3 garlic cloves, crushed
  • 1 large potato, diced
  • 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
  • 2 1/2 cups milk (whole milk)
  • 1 1/4 cups vegetable broth
  • 1 3/4 ounces broccoli florets
  • 3 cups canned corn, drained weight
  • 3/4 cup colby cheese, grated
  • salt and pepper
  • 1 tablespoon chopped fresh cilantro, to garnish

Method

  • Heat the oil in a large pan.
  • Add the onion, bell pepper, garlic, and potato and then saute over low heat, stirring frequently, for 2 to 3 minutes.
  • Stir in flour and cook, stirring, for 30 seconds.
  • Gradually stir in the milk and bouillon.
  • Add the broccoli florets and the corn- Bring the mixture to a boil, stirring constantly, then lower the heat and simmer for about 20 minutes, or until all the vegetables are tender.
  • Add 1/2 cup of the cheese and stir until it melts.
  • Season, then ladle the chowder into warm serving bowls.
  • Garnish with the remaining cheese and the chopped fresh cilantro and serve.