Chicken Corn Chowder – TartAmour

Ingredients

• 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
• 1 tablespoon olive oil
• 1 medium onion, diced
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• 1 red bell pepper, diced
• 1 cup diced carrots
• 1 cup diced celery
• 3 cups chicken broth
• 1 teaspoon dried thyme
• 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
• Salt and pepper, to taste
• 4 cups sweet corn kernels (fresh or frozen)
• 2 cups cooked chicken, shredded
• 1 (15-ounce) can of cream-style corn
• 2 cups heavy cream or half-and-half
• 2 green onions, sliced
• 1 tablespoon fresh parsley, chopped
• Optional: 1-2 dashes of hot sauce for a kick