A delicous corn chowder with a hint of heat - one of the better corn chowders we have tried!

Additions:

5 cups chicken (or vegetable) broth
1 cup half and half cream
Optional: 2 cups scallops, peeled shrimp or cooked cut-up chicken

Cooking Directions:

Bring broth to a boil in a 2 or 3 quart saucepan and add dried soup mix ingredients. Reduce heat and simmer, covered, for 15 minutes. Add cream, continue cooking on low for 10 minutes with seafood, if desired. Turn off heat, let stand 5 minutes and serve.

Inventive Soup Variations:

Option 1: For a festive holiday chowder or to delight vegetarians, add one cup each chopped fresh broccoli and cauliflower to the mix and serve with grated cheese on top!

Nutrition Facts Serving Size: 1/3 Cup (32g) Prepared Serving Size: About 1 Cup Serving Per Container: About 6 Amount per Serving Mix Prepared Calories 120 210    Calories from Fat 5 60 % Daily Value** Total Fat 0g* 0% 10%    Saturated Fat 0g 0% 18%    Trans Fat 0g Cholesterol 0mg 0% 5% Sodium 25mg 8% 9% Total Carbohydrate 25g 8% 9%    Dietary Fiber 1g 5% 5%    Sugars 1g Protein 3g Vitamin A 15% 20% Vitamin C 50% 50% Calcium 4% 8% Iron 6% 10% * Amount in Mix ** Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.