Shrimp & Corn Chowder

This one is easy to make but tastes like you spent hours!

2 teaspoons canola oil
1 medium onion, chopped
1 stalk celery, sliced
1 cup diced ham or kielbasa
3 Tablespoons flour
1/4 teaspoon Thyme
3 cups milk
1 - 16 oz package frozen corn
1 1/2 cups chicken broth
1 cup brown Minute Rice
1 1/2 cups cooked frozen shrimp, chopped

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Heat oil in large cooking pan. Add onion, celery and ham/kielbasa and cook until tender. Stir in flour and Thyme. Add milk, broth and corn. Bring to a boil, stirring occasionally to prevent sticking. Stir in rice and shrimp. Return to a boil. Reduce heat to low, cover and simmer five minutes. Remove from heat, cover and let stand five minutes.

Makes: 4-5 servings

Serve with: Favorite wheat or whole grain crackers