Black Bean, Corn and Shrimp Chowder - www.scliving.coop

Ingredients

• 1½ tablespoons olive oil
• 1 large onion, peeled and chopped
• 2 scallions, chopped
• ½ red bell pepper, chopped
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• 3 cups chicken stock
• 1 medium sweet potato, peeled and ½-inch cubed
• 3 cups corn kernels (canned or frozen)
• 2 cans black beans, well drained
• 1 small jar (4 ounces) pimentos, drained and chopped
• ½ cup half-and-half
• Kosher salt
• Fresh ground black pepper
• Pinch, crushed red pepper
• 1 tablespoon arrowroot (or cornstarch)
• 1 pound large raw shrimp, peeled and deveined (optional)
• 1 tablespoon fresh cilantro, chopped (or parsley)
• Additional chopped cilantro (or parsley), for garnish