Ingredients:

• 1-2 pounds salmon, halibut, and/or smoked salmon
• olive oil to sauté onion, etc.
• 1 chopped onion
• 1 cup diced red bell pepper
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• 4 1/2 cups chicken broth
• 1-2 cups red potato, diced (peeled optional)
• 10 ounce pkg. frozen corn
• 1 can cream style corn
• 1/2 cup all-purpose flour
• 2 cups 2% milk
• 3/4 cup shredded cheddar cheese
• salt and pepper to taste

Sauté onion, bell pepper, and garlic in olive oil about 5 minutes or until onion is translucent. Add broth and potato and bring to a boil. Cover, reduce heat and simmer 20 minutes or until potato is tender. Add frozen corn and stir well. Add salmon and halibut and simmer about 5 minutes. Add cream style corn. Add flour to bowl and gradually add milk, stirring with a whisk until blended. Add to soup, bring to a boil over medium-high heat. Reduce to medium and simmer about 15 minutes or until thick, stirring frequently. Stir in smoked salmon (optional). Stir in cheddar cheese, salt, and pepper. Garnish with bacon bits, sour cream, and/or more shredded cheddar cheese. Makes enough for 4-6 people.