Chipotle Chicken Chowder - Down Home Cooking Recipes

Ingredients

• 2 tbsp. butter
• ½ of a yellow onion, diced
• ½ of a red pepper, diced
• 4 cloves garlic, minced
• 1 tsp. salt
• ½ tsp. black pepper
• 1 tsp. cumin
• ¼ tsp. dried oregano
• ¼ tsp. dried thyme
• 2 tbsp. all-purpose flour
• 1½ c. whole milk or half & half
• 4 c. or (1) 32 oz. box chicken broth
• 1 chipotle chile in adobo, seeded and minced
• 2 tsp. adobo sauce (from chipotle chilies)
• ½ (4 oz.) can Hatch chilies
• ½ (14.5 oz.) can fire roasted diced tomatoes
• 5 medium size red potatoes, rinsed, peeled (optional) and cubed into 1″ chunks
• 2 c. fresh or frozen corn
• 2 c. cooked, diced chicken
• 1 c. medium-sharp cheddar cheese, grated
• Garnishes:
• Chopped cilantro
• Grated cheddar cheese
• Lime wedges