Chicken Corn Chowder

I was going to post my MIL's white bread(seriously the BEST bread) recipe today, but I don't have any pictures....SO, that will have to wait.

I found this recipe for Chicken Corn Chowder a few years ago at the Picky Palate. I have made this several times and it is SO yummy!!!

Chicken Corn Chowder

Ingredients:

• 2 Tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
• 2 stalks of celery, finely chopped
• 1 medium bell pepper, color of choice, finely chopped
• 1 medium onion, finely chopped
• 1 jalapeno, finely chopped, seeds and membrane removed
• 1/4 Cup thinly sliced or chopped ham or Canadian bacon
• 3 cloves garlic, minced
• 2 14 oz cans chicken broth
• 3 Tablespoons flour
• 3 ears of fresh corn kernels
• 2 large chicken breasts, cooked and shredded
• 4 oz softened cream cheese
• 1 Cup milk
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1/4 teaspoon pepper
• 1 Cup shredded cheddar cheese
  

Directions: Place olive oil in a large pot over medium heat. Saute celery, bell pepper, onion and jalapeno until softened. Stir in garlic and ham; cook for another 3 minutes. Whisk the broth with the flour in a large bowl then stir into soup. Stir in corn and chicken. Bring to a low boil and reduce heat. Whisk together the cream cheese and milk in a large bowl until smooth. Stir into soup along with the salt, pepper and cheddar cheese. Simmer until ready to serve.