Potato Corn Chowder

Instructions

Vegetable cooking spray (or 1 tsp. oil)
½ onion chopped
1 clove garlic minced
2 cups frozen corn
5 tbsp all purpose flour
4 cups skim milk
2 tsp mustard
¼ tsp dried thyme
Black pepper to taste
3 cups diced potato (peeled first)
5 tbsp shredded reduced fat cheddar cheese

Lightly spray a large nonstick skillet with vegetable oil cooking spray and heat over medium-high. Sauté the onion and garlic until golden brown, about 2-3 minutes. Meanwhile, place the milk, flour, mustard and seasonings in a small bowl and mix well until the mixture comes to a boil and thickens. Reduce the heat to simmer and cook until the potatoes are tender, around 10-15 minutes. Stir frequently to keep the mixture from burning. Divide into four bowls and top each with 1 tablespoon of shredded cheese. We suggest serving this soup with a spinach salad and your favorite fat-free dressing.