Ingredients

1/2 cup each chopped onion, celery, carrot and sweet red pepper1/4 cup butter, cubed1/4 cup all-purpose flour2 cups 2% milk1/2 pound cooked small shrimp, peeled and deveined1 can (14-1/2 ounces) diced potatoes, drained1 cup vegetable broth1 cup frozen corn, thawed2 teaspoons seafood seasoning1 teaspoon minced fresh thyme or 1/2 teaspoon dried thymeAdditional minced fresh thyme, optional

Preparation

In a large saucepan, saute the onion, celery, carrot and red pepper in butter for 5 minutes or until tender. Stir in flour until blended; gradually add milk. Bring to a boil; cook and stir for 2 minutes or until thickened.

Add the shrimp, potatoes, broth, corn, seafood seasoning and thyme. Reduce heat; cover and simmer for 10 minutes or until heated through. If desired, top with additional minced fresh thyme.