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Oma's Easy Corn Chowder

This easy corn chowder is one of the ultimate comfort foods. Why? So soothing. So creamy. So delicious. So EASY! Try this when you're in a hurry and need delicious. 

Not German, but with all that creaminess, it sure could be :)

Ingredients:

• 2 tablespoons butter
• ½ onion, diced
• ½ red pepper, diced (optional)
• ¼ cup flour, all-purpose
• 1½ cups vegetable broth
• 2 cups milk (whole) or 10% cream
• 2 cups frozen corn kernels (or canned)
• salt, pepper
• chives to garnish

Instructions:

1. Heat butter in saucepan. Add onions and cook until translucent, about 3 minutes. Add red peppers, if using, and continue to cook for another 2 minutes. 
2. Stir in flour and cook for several minutes.
3. Whisk in broth and milk and bring to a boil. Reduce heat and simmer, stirring, until thickened.
4. Add corn. Heat for a few minutes. 
5. Season with salt and pepper. Serve, garnished with chopped chives.

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