Broccoli Corn Chowder - cooking recipe

Ingredients

2 tablespoons butter
1 medium onion, chopped
2 garlic cloves, finely chopped
3 tablespoons all-purpose flour
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper
1/4 teaspoon thyme
1/4 teaspoon sugar
3 cups chicken broth
1 lb frozen broccoli cuts, thawed
2 cups frozen corn, thawed
1 cup fat-free half-and-half
1/2 cup sharp cheddar cheese

Preparation

In 4-quart saucepan, melt butter over medium heat. Cook onion and garlic in butter 2 to 3 minutes, stirring frequently, until tender. Stir in flour, salt, pepper, thyme and sugar.
Cook, stirring constantly, 1 minute.
Stir in broth, broccoli and corn. Heat to boiling over medium-high heat.
Reduce heat; simmer 5 -7 minutes, stirring occasionally, until vegetables are tender.
Stir in FF half-and-half and cheese. Cook over low heat 2 to 3 minutes or until hot - do NOT boil.