Boss Worthy Chipotle Chicken Chowder

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Spicy chowder that's different from all the rest - why? it's the chipotle peppers and roasted corn. If you're not crazy about spices, you can start off with just a hint of the chipotle and jalapeño and add more later, if you like. This is one of our favorite recipes; i even served this to my boss and my boss' boss when they came to my home for a departmental cookout (nervy, huh?)! Adapted from a gourmet recipe.

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Steps

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In a 6-quart heavy pot , cook onions in oil over moderate heat , stirring until softened.

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Add diced potato , garlic , and jalapeo and cook stirring , 1 minute.

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Stir in flour , and cook over moderately low heat , stirring about 2 minutes.

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Whisk in 2 cups broth and half and half and bring to a boil while stirring.

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Add tomatoes , corn , parsley , chipotle , and chicken and simmer , stirring occasionally , about 20 minutes , or until vegetables are tender.

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Add remaining broth , if needed , to get the liquid consistency you want.

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Add salt and pepper , to taste.

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Ingredients

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onions, vegetable oil, russet potato, minced garlic cloves, jalapeno chile, chipotle chile, adobo sauce, all-purpose flour, chicken broth, fat-free half-and-half, diced tomatoes, fresh corn, fresh flat-leaf parsley, smoked chicken breasts, salt and pepper