Southwestern-style corn chowder is bright with color and seasoning from the Southwest Seasoning, jalapeño pepper, black beans and cilantro.

Makes 8 (1-cup) servings.

Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 15 minutes

Nutritional Information

For 1 serving
Calories: 272
Sodium: 323mg
Fat: 8g
Carbohydrates: 38g
Cholesterol: 21mg
Fiber: 5g
Protein: 12g

Corn and Black Bean Chowder

 Fiber Rich

Ingredients

3 tablespoons butter
4 cups fresh or frozen corn kernels
1 medium onion, chopped
1 medium red bell pepper, chopped
1 small jalapeño pepper, finely chopped
1 tablespoon McCormick® Gourmet Collection Southwest Seasoning
1/2 cup flour
4 cups milk
2 cups Kitchen Basics® Chicken Stock
1 can (15 ounces) black beans, drained and rinsed
1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro

Directions

1. Melt butter in large saucepan on medium heat. Add corn; cook and stir 5 minutes or until lightly browned. Add onion, bell pepper, jalapeño pepper and Seasoning; cook and stir 2 minutes or until onion and peppers are tender.

2. Sprinkle with flour; cook and stir 2 minutes.

3. Gradually stir in milk and stock. Bring to boil. Stir in beans. Reduce heat to low; simmer 5 minutes. Ladle into soup bowls. Garnish with cilantro.