This thick and creamy stew is perfect for a quick lunch. For dinner on those nights when time is at a premium, add your favorite prepackaged salad, brown and serve dinner rolls.

Quick Santa Fe Corn and Sausage Stew

1 tablespoon butter or margarine
1/3 cup chopped onion
1/4 cup finely chopped red bell pepper
1 1/2 cups milk
1 (10.75-ounce) can condensed cream of chicken soup
1 cup frozen corn, thawed
8 ounces bulk sausage, cooked and drained
1 (4-ounce) can diced green chiles
1/2 cup shredded Swiss cheese
1/8 teaspoon cayenne pepper

1. Melt butter in large saucepan. Add onion and bell pepper, cook for 5 minutes. Stir in milk, soup, corn, sausage, chiles, cheese and cayenne pepper. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat to low; cook for 5 minutes, stirring occasionally, until thoroughly heated.

Makes 4 servings.

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