Panera Summer Corn Chowder (Copy Cat) Recipe - (3.7/5)

Ingredients

• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
• 1 large onion, cut into 1/4-inch diced
• 3 tablespoons flour
• 5 cups vegetable broth
• 2 russet potatoes, cut into 1/4-inch dice
• 4 cups fresh corn kernels
• 1/2 cup diced (1/4 inch) red bell pepper
• 1/2 cup diced (1/4 inch) green bell pepper
• Salt, to taste
• 1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
• 1 cup half-and-half
• 2 ripe plum tomatoes, seeded and cut into 1/4-inch dice, for garnish
• 1/2 cup thinly slivered fresh basil leaves, for garnish