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Potato & Corn Chowder                  This hearty dish is great for lunch or dinner, especially during these cold winter months. You'll need... 1 1/2 cups  green bell pepper, chopped 1 cup green onions, chopped and divided  2  cups  frozen corn kernels 1 1/4  cups  water 1  teaspoon  Old Bay 3/4  teaspoon  dried thyme  1/8  teaspoon  red pepper flakes 1  pound  baking potatoes, cut into 1/2-inch pieces 1  cup  half-and-half 1/4  cup  chopped parsley 3/4  teaspoon  kosher salt 1/2  cup  (2 ounces) shredded reduced-fat sharp cheddar cheese   To make... Heat a heavy-bottomed pot over medium-high heat. Coat pot with cooking spray. Add bell pepper and 3/4 cup green onions; sauté 4 minutes or until lightly browned.   Increase heat to high; add corn, water, Old Bay, thyme, red pepper flakes and potatoes; bring to a boil. Cover, reduce heat and simmer 10 minutes or until potatoes are tender.   Remove from heat, and stir in half-and-half, chopped parsley, and salt. Place about 1 1/2 cups soup in each of 4 bowls; sprinkle each with 2 tablespoons cheese and 1 tablespoon green onions   Nutrition: Cals- 343  Fat-10.2g.  Carbs.- 53.3g.  from cooking light

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