Chorizo Sausage Corn Chowder

Ingredients

• 3 cups frozen corn, thawed
• 1 large onion, chopped
• 1 celery rib, chopped
• 1 teaspoon olive oil
• 2 garlic cloves, minced
• 3 cans (14-1/2 ounces each) reduced-sodium chicken broth
• 1 tablespoon sherry or additional reduced-sodium chicken broth
• 2 bay leaves
• 1 teaspoon dried thyme
• 1/2 teaspoon pepper
• 1 package (12 ounces) fully cooked chorizo chicken sausage links or flavor of your choice, chopped
• 1 cup half-and-half cream
• 1 cup shredded smoked Gouda cheese
• 1 medium sweet red pepper, chopped
• 2 green onions, chopped