Kellymike's Corn Chowder

Ingredients

• 1/2 small onion, chopped
• 1/4 cup chopped red bell pepper
• 2 tablespoons butter
• 2 tablespoons flour
• 1 (14 ounce) can chicken broth
• 1 (14 ounce) can whole kernel corn, drained
• 1 (14 ounce) can cream-style corn
• 1 (14 ounce) can whole potatoes, drained and chopped in large pieces
• 1 (14 1/2 ounce) can chicken gravy
• 1/8 teaspoon cayenne pepper
• salt and black pepper

Directions

1. 1

   Melt the butter over medium-high heat in a large sauce pan. Add the onions and peppers and cook just to translucent.

2. 2

   Add the flour and stir and cook in the butter until it is a smooth paste. Continue to cook, stirring constantly until it is a golden color.

3. 3

   Add the chicken broth gradually, stirring constantly until it is a smooth gravy. Turn the heat down to medium-low.

4. 4

   Stir in both kinds of corn and the potatoes.

5. 5

   Stir in the chicken gravy.

6. 6

   Season with cayenne, salt and pepper to taste.

7. 7

   Cook and stir over low heat to allow flavors to blend, about 15 minutes.