Grilled Corn Chowder with Smoked Gouda and Crostini | culture: the word on cheese

Ingredients

• 3 ears corn
• 1 medium sweet onion
• 1 medium red bell pepper
• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• ½ teaspoon salt
• ½ teaspoon ground black pepper
• 3 medium red potatoes (about ¾ pound)
• 1 celery stalk
• 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
• 32 ounces chicken or vegetable broth
• 1 bay leaf
• ¾ cup half-and-half
• ¾ cup shredded smoked Gouda
• 4 thin slices French bread
• Olive oil (to brush)
• ¼ cup shredded smoked Gouda