Basil, Corn, and Shrimp Chowder

This is very easy and so, so delicious!  It's the perfect dish for a chili, snowy day.  Enjoy!

Ingredients:

-2 Tbs salted butter

-1 small red onion, finely chopped

-1 green bell pepper, diced

-2 Tbs flour

-2 (8 oz each) bottles clam juice

-2 cups water

-2 tsp Old Bay seasoning

-1 tsp salt

-1 tsp dried basil

-24 oz large shrimp, peeled, deveined, with tails removed

-12 oz frozen corn

-2 Tbs capers, drained

-8 oz mascarpone cheese

Directions:

Melt butter in large sauce pan.  Add the onion and pepper.  Cook for 5 minutes, stirring occasionally.  Sprinkle the flour and give it a good stir. Once veggies are evenly coated with the flour, add the clam juice, water, Old Bay, salt, and basil.  Mix well and bring to a boil.

Reduce heat and add the shrimp, corn, and capers.  Cook for about 5 minutes or until shrimp is nice and pink.

Remove pot from stove and stir in the mascarpone.  Stir until completely melted.  Ladle into bowls and enjoy!