Spicy Southwestern Chowder

== Description ==
Makes 6 servings
=== Ingredients ===
* 2 slices Bacon, chopped
* 1 medium Onion, chopped
* 1 cup shredded carrots (about 2 medium)
* 1 to 2 jalapeno peppers, seeded and minced
* 2 cloves garlic, minced
* 1 1/2 teaspoons chili powder
* 1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
* 3 cups low-fat milk
* 2 cups reduced-sodium chicken broth
* 3 cups cooked brown rice
* 1 16-ounce package frozen corn or one 17-ounce can corn, drained
* 6 large sourdough round rolls, hollowed out leaving 1/2-inch walls
* green onions for garnish
== Directions ==
# Cook Bacon in Dutch oven over medium-high heat 5 to 7 minutes stirring, until Bacon is crisp.
# Drain all but 1 tablespoon fat.
# Add Onion, carrots, jalapenos, garlic, chili powder and cumin.
# Cook 3 to 5 minutes, stirring constantly until Onion is tender.
# Reduce heat to medium.
# Add milk, broth, rice and corn.
# Cook, stirring, 10 to 12 minutes until mixture boils.
# Cook 1 minute more; remove from heat.
# Ladle into bread rounds. Garnish with green onions.
Category:Chowder Recipes