Colorful Corn Chowder

Ingredients

• 2 tablespoons butter
• 1 large onion, chopped
• 1 green bell pepper, chopped
• 1 red bell pepper, chopped
• 2 carrots, chopped
• 2 (10 ounce) packages frozen corn kernels, thawed
• 1 1/2 cups dry potato flakes
• 2 teaspoons salt
• 1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper
• 1/4 teaspoon ground cayenne pepper
• 3 cups water
• 2 cups milk
• 1 cup half-and-half
• 1/2 cup shredded Cheddar cheese

Directions

In a large saucepan, melt butter over medium high heat. Cook onion, red and green bell peppers, and carrots until tender.

Stir in thawed corn, potato flakes, salt, ground peppers, and 3 cups water. Bring to boil. Reduce heat. Cover, and simmer for 10 minutes.

Stir in milk and half and half. Warm only. Do not boil. Serve sprinkled with grated cheese.