Avocado-Corn Chowder

==Description==
 
===Ingredients===
* 2 Tbsp butter
* 2 onions, chopped
* 2 celery ribs, chopped
* 1 red bell pepper, chopped
* 2 garlic cloves, pressed
* 2 Tbsp all-purpose flour
* 1 (32-ounce) package reduced-sodium chicken broth
* 3 California avocados, peeled and chopped
* 1 (12-ounce) package frozen corn kernels, thawed
* 1 Tbsp chopped fresh or 1 teaspoon dried thyme
* ½ tsp ground cumin
* 1 Cup Almond Milk
* Shredded Cheddar Cheese (optional)
==Directions==
Melt butter in a Dutch oven over medium-high heat; add Onion and next 3 ingredients, and sauté 6 minutes. Sprinkle with flour; cook, stirring constantly, 5 minutes. Gradually add broth, stirring constantly. 
Stir in avocado and next 3 ingredients, and cook, stirring occasionally, 30 minutes. Stir in half-and-half, and cook 10 minutes. Sprinkle each serving with Cheese, if desired. 
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== See also ==
Category:Avocado Recipes
Category:Cheddar Recipes
Category:Cheese Recipes
Category:Chicken stock and broth Recipes
Category:Corn Recipes
Category:Hass avocado Recipes
Category:Thyme Recipes