Potato Corn Chowder

Potato Corn Chowder

1 tablespoon oil

1 medium onion, diced

1 clove garlic, minced

1 teaspoon crushed red pepper

5 cups chicken broth

4-5 medium potatoes, peeled and cut into 1 inch cubes

2 cups frozen corn

Saute onion in oil until almost translucent then add red pepper flakes and garlic and saute until fragrant.  Add chicken broth and potatoes.   Bring to a boil and cook until the potatoes are tender.  Use a hand masher to mash the potatoes in the broth.  Add corn cook another 3 minutes then serve.  Add salt and pepper to taste.  Garnish with pepper-jack cheese and chives.  (Penzey's spices sells freeze dried chives that are great when chives are out of season).