Spicy Salsa Chowder

Spicy Salsa Chowder

Ingredients:

• 1 Tbsp. olive oil
• 1 Tbsp. diced garlic
• 1 large onion diced
• 1 tsp. cumin
• 1 tsp. chile powder
• 1 cup corn kernels
• 1 can of black beans rinsed and drained
• 2 cups fingerling potatoes cut into chunks
•  1 1/2 cups medium salsa
• 1 small can diced green chiles
• 1 box vegetable stock
• 1/2 cup white wine
• 1 Tbsp. worcestershire
• 1/2 cup fat free half and half
• 1/4 cup  fresh cilantro chopped
• 1/4 cup chopped fresh tomatoes (for garnish)

Directions:

1. In a soup soup cook the oil and onions until the onions are soft and fragrant. 
2. Add the garlic, cumin and chile powder and cook for 2 minutes.
3. Add the corn and cook for 5 minutes or until it begins to caramelize.
4. Add the potatoes, beans, salsa, green chiles, white wine, vegetable stock and worcestershire.
5. Bring to a boil and then reduce heat and cover.  Simmer for 20 minutes or until potatoes are soft.
6. Garnish with tomatoes and cilantro.  Enjoy!