Kickin' Corn Chowder

I made this chowder last night and it was fabulous and only took about 30 mins.

Recipe: Serves 4-6 people

1 celery stalk. halved lengthwise and chopped

1/2 white onion, chopped

1 tablespoon butter/margarine

1 handful cilantro, chopped

2 medium russet potatoes, 1/2 inch cubes

1 bag of steamfresh corn (about 2 cups)*

1 lb of shrimp (thawed, cooked), cut in half*

1 can rotel or diced tomatoes with green chilies

1 can cream of celery

3 canfuls of milk (about 3 cups)

1/2 tsp. each salt, pepper, garlic powder

1 tsp. each cayenne pepper, chili powder

about 1-2 tsp of kickin' chicken grillmate (or other cajun/fajita/spicy seasoning mix)

Heat dutch ovenor other large pot with butter/margarine.  Add celery and cook 3-4 mins, then add onion and cilantro.  Cook another 3-4 mins.  Add potatoes, cream of celery, milk, rotel and all seasoning.  Let this come to a boil, reduce heat to very low boil, and cook 10 mins--stir occasionally so milk does not burn.  Reduce heat to low and add corn--cook 10 mins, continuing to stir some.  Stir in shrimp right before serving.

*If you opt to use fresh corn and/or shrimp, cook additional 5 mins.