Ten Minute Corn Chowder

Ingredients

• 1 teaspoon vegetable oil — or oil of your choice
• 1/2 medium onion — chopped
• 1 teaspoon garlic — minced
• 4 tablespoons flour
• 3 cups non-fat milk
• 2 teaspoons mustard
• 1/4 teaspoon thyme — dried
• black pepper — to taste
• 2 cups corn kernels — frozen
• 4 tablespoons cheddar cheese — shredded, reduced fat - divided

Method

1. Wash hands with soap and water.
2. Heat a large non-stick skillet over medium-high heat.
3. Add the oil and sauté the onion and garlic until golden, about 2 minutes.
4. Meanwhile, place the flour, milk, mustard, and seasonings in a small bowl and mix well.
5. Add the milk mixture to the skillet followed by the corn; mix well until the mixture comes to a boil and thickens, for about 3 minutes.
6. Stir frequently to keep the mixture from burning.
7. Divide into four bowls and top each with 1 tablespoon of shredded cheese.