Vegetarian Smoky, Spicy Corn Chowder

• 1 large sweet onion, pared into 8 chunks
• 4 scallions, sliced
• 2 garlic cloves, chopped
• 1/2 teaspoon smoked paprika
• 1/4 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
• 2 large red potatoes, cut into chunks
• 20 ounces frozen corn
• 4 cups vegetable broth
• 1 tablespoon liquid smoke
• 1 cup half-and-half
• 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt (to taste)
• 1/2 teaspoon black pepper (to taste)

1. Cook the onion and scallions in olive oil in a large soup pot until soft (5-7 minutes). Add the garlic, red pepper and paprika. Add the liquid smoke and cook an additional 2 minutes, stirring often.
2. Stir in the broth and add the potatoes. Bring to a boil. Cook for 15 minutes, or until potatoes are soft.
3. Stir in the corn and half-and-half. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat and simmer 15 minutes.
4. Transfer half the soup to a blender and puree until smooth.
5. Return to the pot, add the salt and pepper and stir to combine.

sweet onion, scallions, garlic, paprika, red pepper, red potatoes, corn, vegetable broth, liquid smoke, kosher salt, black pepper

Taken from www.food.com/recipe/vegetarian-smoky-spicy-corn-chowder-340761 (may not work)