Chicken (or Chick Pea) Corn Chowder
2 T butter
1 small onion
1 stalk celery
1 bell pepper
1 jalapeno (optional)
2 c or 1 15 oz can corn
1 c cream
1/2 c water
1 t chicken (or vegetable) base
1 1/2 c or 1 12 oz can diced cooked chicken or chick peas
1/2 t salt
1/2 t pepper
Dice the vegetables then cook in butter in a saucepan over medium heat until tender (about 5 minutes). soft. Add remaining ingredients. Heat but do not boil.
Serves 4.