easy summer corn chowder.

Summer is coming. It doesn't feel like it outside, but it has to come, right?
Here is a simple corn chowder that is perfect as we move into warmer weather. Serve with homemade croutons and top with some cheese. I served mine with a basic roasted veggie flatbread (below).

Easy Summer Corn Chowder, with homemade croutons and meunster

Saute the zucchini and onions

 Easy Summer Corn Chowder
1 Tablespoon Olive Oil
2 garlic cloves, chopped
2 small zucchini, chopped
1 small red onion, chopped
salt and pepper
3 cups frozen corn, divided
2 1/2 cups milk, divided
1 cup homemade croutons
4 slices meunster cheese

In a large pan, heat the olive oil. Saute the garlic, zucchini, and onions for about 8 minutes, or until the veggies are tender.
Set one cup of corn aside. In a blender, combine remaining corn and 1 cup milk. Blend until smooth. Add remaining milk, couple shakes of salt and pepper, and blend until combined. Pour blended mixture, corn, and sauteed vegetables into a soup pan. Heat well, for about 10 minutes, stirring constantly. Ladle soup into four bowls.
Top with homemade croutons and muenster cheese.

Roasted Vegetable Flatbread