Corn Chowder With Golden Peppers And Opal Basil
| CATEGORY | CUISINE | TAG | YIELD | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Vegetables, Grains, Dairy | Aztec | Dujour10 | 6 | Servings |
INGREDIENTS
| 1 | Leek, white part plus an | |
| inch of the green | ||
| sliced into thin | ||
| rounds | ||
| Kernels from 6 ears of corn | ||
| about 4 cups | ||
| 1 | lb | New potatoes, peeled and |
| neatly | ||
| diced | ||
| 8 | Opal or green basil leaves | |
| plucked stems reserved | ||
| 2 | T | Plus 2 teaspoons butter or |
| vegetable oil | ||
| 1 | Onion, finely diced | |
| 1 | Bay leaf | |
| 4 | Thyme sprigs | |
| Salt and freshly milled | ||
| white pepper to taste | ||
| 1 | Yellow or orange bell | |
| pepper diced | ||
| 1 | c | Cooked white beans, heirloom |
| beans such | ||
| as White Aztecs | ||
| optional | ||
| 2 | c | Milk |
| Finely snipped chives |
INSTRUCTIONS
First make a stock with the trimmings from the soup vegetables: Cover two cups of the leek greens, chopped, the corn cobs, potato peelings, and basil stems with 6 cups water. Add a teaspoon salt, bring to a boil, then simmer for 30 minutes. Strain into a measuring cup. Melt 2 tablespoons butter in a soup pot and add the onion, leek, bay leaf, and thyme. Cook over low heat until the onion is soft, 10 to 12 minutes, stirring occasionally. Add the potatoes, 4 cups of the stock, and 1 1/2 teaspoons salt. Bring to a boil, then lower the heat and simmer, partially covered, until the potatoes are tender, about 20 minutes. While the soup is simmering, stew the peppers in the remaining butter and a few tablespoons water until tender, about 10 minutes. Press some of the potatoes against the side of the pot to break them up; then add the corn, milk, and cooked beans, if using. Simmer until the soup is heated through and the corn is tender, about 5 minutes. Thinly slice the basil leaves. Add the stewed peppers to the soup and serve with freshly ground white pepper, the basil, and chives sprinkled into each bowl. Yield: 4 to 6 servings CHEF DU JOUR DEBORAH MADISON SHOW #DJ9494 Busted and entered for you by: Bill Webster Converted by MM_Buster v2.0m. Converted by MC_Buster. Converted by MM_Buster v2.0l.
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Nutrition (calculated from recipe ingredients)
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Calories: 222
Calories From Fat: 74
Total Fat: 8.5g
Cholesterol: 16.7mg
Sodium: 292.6mg
Potassium: 486.5mg
Carbohydrates: 29.4g
Fiber: 6.9g
Sugar: 6.8g
Protein: 9.5g