Smoky Corn Chowder - Hello Canola

Ingredients

• 4 medium cobs of corn
• 2 Tbsp canola oil (30 mL)
• 1 medium onion, diced
• 1 medium carrot, diced
• 1 celery stalk, diced
• 1 red pepper, diced
• 1/2 jalapeño pepper, seeded and minced
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• 1/4 tsp salt (1 mL)
• 1/2 tsp pepper (2 mL)
• 1 medium yellow potato, diced
• 4 cups sodium-reduced vegetable broth (1 L)
• 3 cups whole milk, divided (750 mL)
• 1/4 cup all-purpose flour (60 mL)
• 1 cup grated extra old cheddar cheese, optional (250 mL)