Turkey Corn Chowder

We had a bag of about 10 half-sized pieces (about 5 whole) of corn on the cob that someone gave to us.  They had already been cooked (and buttered) and I wasn't quite sure what to do with them.  I finally decided a soup would be perfect.  This is a great way to use up leftover turkey as well.  You could also use chicken or use bacon or leave the meat out entirely.  I also used the leftover half-n-half that I used on my "Healthified" Creamed Corn recipe instead of Heavy Whipping Cream.  I adapted this recipe from Pioneer Woman's Corn Chowder with Chilies.

Turkey Corn Chowder

1 whole yellow onion, diced
5 ears of corn on the cob
1 whole Chipotle Pepper In Adobo Sauce, finely diced
32 oz. Low Sodium Chicken Broth
1-1/2 cups Half-n-Half (or fat free half-n-half)
1 tsp. liquid smoke
1/2 tsp. Kosher Salt
cooked shredded turkey, about 1 cup
3 Tbsp. corn meal
1/4 cup water

Slice corn kernels off the cob.  Set aside.  Saute diced onion in olive oil or butter and cook for 3-4 minutes.  Add corn.  stir and cook for one minute.  Add chilies and stir.  Pour in chicken broth and cream.  Add salt and liquid smoke.  Add turkey.  Stir and bring to a boil.  Reduce heat to low.  Combine cornmeal with water.  Stir to combine, then pour into the chowder.  Cover and cook for 15 minutes over low heat.  If chowder needs more thickening, add another tablespoon of cornmeal mixed with water.  Cook for another 10 minutes.