Cheesy Corn Chowder - cooking recipe

Ingredients

vegetable cooking spray
3/4 c. sliced green onions
1/2 c. chopped celery
1/2 c. chopped sweet red pepper
3 1/2 Tbsp. all-purpose flour
4 1/2 c. skim milk, divided
2 c. frozen whole kernel corn, thawed
2 1/2 tsp. chicken flavored bouillon granules
1/8 tsp. ground white pepper
3/4 c. shredded reduced-fat sharp Cheddar cheese (3 oz.)

Preparation

Coat a large saucepan with cooking spray; place over medium heat until hot.
Add green onions, celery and sweet red pepper; saute until tender.
Combine flour and 1/2 cup milk; stir until smooth.
Add flour mixture, remaining 4 cups milk, corn, bouillon granules and ground pepper to vegetable mixture.
Bring to a boil; reduce heat, and simmer, uncovered, 15 minutes.
Add cheese; cook, stirring constantly, until cheese melts.
Yield:
6 cups (181 calories per 1 cup serving, 20% from fat).