Sweet Potato Corn Chowder

Ingredients:

• 6 ears of corn or about 4.5 cups

• 1 T oil or butter

• 1 medium onion, finely chopped

• 4 cloves garlic, minced

• 5 c of broth or water

• 1 sweet bell pepper, chopped

• 1 1/2 lbs of sweet potatoes or 2 large, diced

• 1 bay leaf (I use 5)

• 1/4-1/2 t cayenne, if desired

• 1/2 c milk

• 1/2 c whipping cream

• Salt and Pepper to taste

• Toppings of choice

Instructions:

1. Heat oil in soup pot, add onions and saute for 3-5 minutes, adding garlic toward the end of cooking

2. Add broth or water, corn, bell pepper, sweet potatoes, bay leaves and cayenne (if using). Bring to a simmer and allow to simmer for 20-25 minutes or until the sweet potatoes are cooked through

3. Add milk and cream and stir to combine

4. Transfer 1-2 cups of the soup to a blender or food processor and mix until smooth, then add back to pot of soup

5. Season with salt and pepper to taste and top as desired, enjoy!