Simply Corn Chowder

• 1 tablespoon butter
• 1 tablespoon olive oil
• 1 onion, large sweet chopped
• 2 -4 garlic cloves, minced
• 12 teaspoon smoked paprika
• 12 teaspoon red pepper flakes
• 1 (10 ounce) package frozen corn
• 2 cups chicken or 2 cups vegetable broth
• 1 cup half-and-half (or use 1 can non fat evaporated milk)
• salt and pepper
• shredded cheddar cheese
• crumbled bacon
• bell pepper
• scallion, etc

1. Heat butter and olive oil.
2. Saute the onions in it, about 5 minutes.
3. Add garlic, paprika, and red pepper.
4. Cook stirring about 2 minutes.
5. Stir in the corn, broth, half-and-half.
6. Bring to a boil.
7. Reduce heat and simmer slow about 15 minutes.
8. Remove half of the soup and puree it.
9. Mix the pureed soup w/ the reserved soup.
10. Season with salt and pepper.
11. Put in serving bowls and garnish as desired.
12. Enjoy!

butter, olive oil, onion, paprika, red pepper, corn, chicken, non fat, salt, cheddar cheese, bacon, bell pepper, scallion

Taken from www.food.com/recipe/simply-corn-chowder-280515 (may not work)