Corn Chowder with Feta and Roasted Tomatoes

Ingredients

3 oz bacon diced
1 shallot diced
1 onion chopped
3 Yukon gold potatoes peeled and chopped
Fresh sweet corn cut from 4 ears (about 3 cups)
2 tablespoons flour
6 cups 2 percent reduced fat milk
2 ounces feta cheese
1 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon pepper
1 cup roasted tomatoes

Instructions

Place bacon, shallot and onion in a large dutch oven.  Cook over medium heat 10 minutes or until bacon is crispy.  Add potatoes and corn; stir. Add flour and stir well, cook 5 minutes. Add milk. Turn heat to low and simmer 20 to 30 minutes, until potatoes are tender.  To finish, add feta, salt and pepper and top with roasted tomatoes. Serves 6

Alternatives: Instead of Feta, top with Gorgonzola just prior to serving.