|   Prep Time: 10 minutes Cook Time: 25 minutes
  Serves: 4   Ingredients   1 teaspoon oil  1/2 onion, chopped  1 teaspoon minced garlic  4 tablespoons all purpose flour  3 cups skim milk  2 teaspoons prepared mustard  1/4 teaspoon dried thyme  1/4 teaspoon black pepper, to taste  2 cups frozen corn kernels  4 tablespoons cheddar cheese, reduced fat, shredded 
   Preparation   - Heat a large non-stick skillet over medium high heat. Add the oil and saute the onion and garlic until golden, about 2 minutes. Meanwhile, place the milk, flour, mustard and seasonings in a small bowl and mix well.  
 - Add the milk mixture to the skillet followed by the corn; mix well until the mixture comes to a boil and thickens, about 3 minutes. Stir frequently to keep the mixture from burning.  
 - Divide chowder into four serving bowls and top each with 1 tablespoon of shredded cheese. Serve immediately. 
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