SALSA CORN CHOWDER WITH CREAM CHEESE

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Time 40m

Number Of Ingredients 12

Ingredients

1 1/2 cups chopped onion
2 Tbsp Parkay margarine
1 Tbsp flour
1 Tbsp chili powder
1 tsp ground cumin
1 pkg (16 oz.) Birds Eye sweet corn, thawed
2 cups Taco Bell Salsa
1 can (13 3/4 oz.) chicken broth
1 jar (4 oz.) chopped pimento, drained
1 container (8 oz.) Philadelphia Brand Soft Cream Cheese
1 cup milk
Cilantro (optional)

Steps:

Saute onions in margarine in large saucepan. Stir in flour and spices. Add corn, salsa, broth and pimentos. Bring to boil; remove from heat.
Gradually add 1/4 cup hot mixture to cream cheese in small bowl, stirring until well blended. Return cream cheese mixture to sauce pan; stir in milk until well blended.
Cook until thoroughly heated; do not boil. Top each serving with cilantro, if desired.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 0 g, Fat 0 g, SaturatedFat 0 g, TransFat 0 g, Cholesterol 0 g, Sodium 0 g, Carbohydrate 0 g, Fiber 0 g, Sugar 0 g, Protein 0 g