Cheesy Corn Chowder - Tasty 365 Crockpot Recipe

6 entrée servings
2 cups reduced-sodium fat-free chicken broth
8 ounces reduced-fat smoked sausage, sliced
1 can (16 ounces) each: whole kernel corn, cream-style corn
1 1⁄2 cups chopped tomatoes
1 each: medium chopped onion, red bell pepper, potato, minced clove garlic
2 cups whole milk, divided
2 tablespoons cornstarch
1⁄2–3⁄4 cup (2–3 ounces) shredded reduced-fat
Cheddar cheese
Salt and pepper, to taste
Garlic Croutons

Per Serving:
Calories: 326 % calories from fat: 16 Protein (g): 18 Carbohydrate (g): 54.7 Fat (g): 6.2 Saturated fat (g): 2.8 Cholesterol (mg): 29.8 Sodium (mg): 786

Exchanges:
Milk: 0.0 Vegetable: 2.0 Fruit: 0.0 Bread: 3.0 Meat: 1.0 Fat: 0.0

1. Combine all ingredients, except milk, cornstarch cheese, salt, pepper, and Garlic Croutons, in crockpot; cover and cook on high 4 to 5 hours, adding 1 cup milk during last 30 minutes. Stir in remaining combined 1 cup milk and cornstarch, stirring 2 to 3 minutes. Add cheese, stirring until melted. Season to taste with salt and pepper. Sprinkle each bowl of soup with Garlic Croutons.