Chicken Corn Chowder

This recipe is great if you have left over chicken.  It is simple to prepare, especially if you have precooked potatoes and chicken on hand.  This dish is creamy and full of flavor that your whole family will enjoy.   It is comfort food to help warm you up on those cool or cold evenings.

Ingredients:

1 c. chicken stock
1 chicken bouillon cube
1 c. milk
1 c. heavy cream
2 chicken breasts, cooked and diced
1 pound Russet Potatoes, cooked and diced
1 onion, chopped
2 cloves garlic
1 sweet bell pepper, chopped
1 stalk celery, chopped
1 carrot, chopped
2 c. corn, frozen 
2 tsp. sugar
2 tsp. hot sauce
1 tsp. parsley
salt and pepper to taste

Method:

In a large saucepan, pour in stock and add the chicken bouillon cube.  Over medium high heat, bring the stock to a boil.

Stir in the milk, heavy cream, chicken, potatoes, onions, garlic, red peppers, celery, carrots, corn, and sugar.  Bring the mixture to a bubble, then reduce heat to low.  Simmer for 40 minutes, stirring occasionally.

Add parsley and hot sauce, simmer for five minutes.

Serve and enjoy.

Note:

You can use canned corn in place of frozen.  Just be sure to drain it first.

If you want a thicker soup, mix a tablespoon cornstarch and cold water together.  Stir until smooth. Slowly add the cornstarch mix into the soup, stirring constantly.  Cook for another minute or two and then serve.