Potato Corn Chowder

1 chopped red, green or orange pepper

1 lg. chopped onion

3 lg. cloves crushed, chopped garlic

1-1/2c chopped celery

2 med. chopped carrots

2T butter

2t turmeric

1t black pepper

1t Himalayan pink salt

1-2t granulated roasted garlic

1T sugar

2c finely chopped or shredded potatoes

2 cans corn - drained

3c water

1-1/2c whole milk

1T chicken soup base - if needed

Saute' and stir the first 5 ingredients in butter along with the seasonings, in a 3-5 quart pot, for about 10 minutes.  Add the potatoes, corn and water.  Simmer, covered on medium heat for 30 minutes.  Remove from heat, uncover, and let cool for another 30 minutes.  Add milk and sour cream.  Check the flavors, adding whatever is needed.  For a little crunch, and some more heat, you could add a handful of crushed spicy sweet potato chips or some chopped chili-lime cashews to each bowl. . .Lin