Corn and Red Pepper Chowder

As published in the winter 2007 edition of Raley's Something Extra magazine.

• Ready In: 30 mins
• Serves: 4

Ingredients

• 1 (16 ounce) jar  prepared alfredo sauce
• 1 (15 1/4ounce) can corn, drained
• 1 1⁄2 cups  chicken stock or 1 1⁄2 cups  vegetable stock
• 1⁄2 cup onion, chopped
• 1⁄2 cup roasted sweet peppers, chopped
• 1  teaspoon marjoram
•  salt and pepper, to taste
•  green onion, sliced (optional)
•  cooked bacon, crumbled (optional)

Directions

1. Combine all ingredients, except green onions and bacon, in a large saucepan and bring to boil.
2. Reduce heat and simmer for 20 minutes.
3. In a blender or food processor, process soup until fairly smooth, but some pieces of corn remain.
4. Serve with a sprinkle of green onions and bacon.