Healthy Corn Chowder | Creamy Low Sodium Soup

Ingredients

• 1 Tbsp olive oil
• 2 celery stalks, chopped fine
• 1 onion, chopped fine
• 2 garlic cloves, minced
• 1/4 small green bell pepper, chopped fine
• 3 cups whole kernel corn
• 2 potatoes, peeled and cut into 1/2-inch cubes
• 2 cups reduced-sodium vegetable broth or water
• 1/4 tsp black pepper
• 1/8 tsp cayenne pepper (optional)
• 1/2 tsp paprika
• 1 Tbsp chopped fresh thyme
• 3 1/2 cups skim milk
• 1/4 cup all-purpose flour
• 1/4 cup chopped fresh parsley