Tangy Corn Chowder

Keep it simple. Made with the basics. Use fresh when you have it, then make do.

• Ready In: 20 mins
• Serves: 6

Ingredients

• 1⁄2 cup celery
• 2  tablespoons butter
• 2  tablespoons flour
• 1  cup tomato juice
• 1 (16 ounce) can stewed tomatoes
• 12  ounces whole kernel corn, drained
• 1⁄4 cup  grated parmesan cheese
• 1⁄4 teaspoon onion powder
• 1  dash  hot pepper sauce

Directions

1. Sauté celery in butter.
2. Blend in flour.
3. Gradually add tomato juice; cook, stirring constantly, until thickened.
4. Stir in remaining ingredients.
5. Simmer 10 minutes, stirring occasionally.
6. Sprinkle with additional cheese, if desired.