Ingredients for - Chorizo Sausage Corn Chowder

1. 3 cups frozen corn, thawed
2. 1 large onion, chopped
3. 1 celery rib, chopped
4. 1 teaspoon olive oil
5. 2 garlic cloves, minced
6. 3 cans (14-1/2 ounces each) reduced-sodium chicken broth
7. 1 tablespoon sherry or additional reduced-sodium chicken broth
8. 2 bay leaves
9. 1 teaspoon dried thyme
10. 1/2 teaspoon pepper
11. 1 package (12 ounces) fully cooked chorizo chicken sausage links or flavor of your choice, chopped
12. 1 cup half-and-half cream
13. 1 cup shredded smoked Gouda cheese
14. 1 medium sweet red pepper, chopped
15. 2 green onions, chopped

How to cook deliciously - Chorizo Sausage Corn Chowder

1 . Stage

In a nonstick Dutch oven, saute the corn, onion and celery in oil until tender. Add garlic; cook 1 minute longer. Stir in the broth, sherry, bay leaves, thyme and pepper. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; simmer, uncovered, for 8-10 minutes. Discard bay leaves.

2 . Stage

Cool slightly. In a food processor, process soup in batches until blended. Return all to pan. Stir in sausage and cream; heat through. Sprinkle with cheese, red pepper and green onions.