Potato-Corn Chowder

Ingredients

 * 1 tablespoon olive oil or other
 * 1 onion, peeled and chopped
 * 2 cloves garlic, minced
 * 1/2 piment, minced
 * 2-1/2 cups water
 * 1 chicken bouillon cube (Maggi cube)
 * 2 small potatoes, peeled and diced
 * 1 ear fresh corn kernel
 * 1/4 teaspoon dried thyme
 * 2 tablespoons NIDO (powdered whole milk)
 * 2 tablespoons potato flakes
 * fresh parsley, minced

Directions

 * 1) Sauté onion, garlic and piment in oil until soft.
 * 2) Add 2 cups water, bouillon cube, potatoes, corn and thyme.
 * 3) Cook 10-15 minutes.
 * 4) Add NIDO, potato flakes, and 1/2 cup water, and cook until thickened, about 5 minutes.
 * 5) Add parsley, salt & pepper.
 * 6) Thin with more water if desired.