CORN LEEK CHOWDER

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Leeks, onion, potatoes and cheese enrich Stacey Savoyski's corn chowder. "I developed it for our meatless Christmas Eve meal," she adds from Southbury, Connecticut.

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Lunch

Time 45m

Yield 4 cups.

Number Of Ingredients 13

2 cups chopped leeks (white portion only)
3/4 cup chopped onion
2 garlic cloves, minced
1 tablespoon olive oil
3 cups reduced-sodium chicken broth
1-1/2 cups cubed peeled potatoes
1/4 to 1/2 teaspoon dill weed
3/4 cup frozen corn, thawed
1/4 teaspoon pepper
4 teaspoons cornstarch
1 tablespoon cold water
1/2 cup half-and-half cream
1/4 cup shredded cheddar cheese

Steps:

  • In a large saucepan, saute the leeks, onion and garlic in oil until tender. Stir in the broth, potatoes and dill; cook for 10-15 minutes or until potatoes are tender. , Stir in corn and pepper; cook 2 minutes longer. Combine the cornstarch and water until smooth; stir into soup. Bring to a boil; cook and stir for 2 minutes or until thickened., Stir in cream. Cook over medium heat for 1-2 minutes or until heated through. Garnish each serving with 1 tablespoon of cheese.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 234 calories, Fat 9g fat (4g saturated fat), Cholesterol 23mg cholesterol, Sodium 537mg sodium, Carbohydrate 32g carbohydrate (6g sugars, Fiber 3g fiber), Protein 8g protein. Diabetic Exchanges

Md Reday
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This chowder is a great way to use up leftover corn and leeks. It's also a very affordable meal.


Teodora Acimov
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I'm a vegetarian, so I omitted the bacon from this recipe. The chowder was still very flavorful and satisfying.


Stonner Berry
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This chowder was okay, but it wasn't anything special. I've had better.


Girma Negewo
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I was disappointed with this chowder. It was watery and flavorless. I won't be making it again.


Joshua Joseph
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This chowder was way too salty for my taste. I had to add a lot of extra milk and potatoes to balance it out.


Katungi Joshua
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I followed the recipe exactly, but my chowder turned out bland. I think I must have used old or flavorless ingredients.


Bogdan Dragos
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This chowder was a little too thick for my taste, but it was still very flavorful. I would recommend adding more broth or milk to thin it out a bit.


Robina Mwihaki
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I'm not a big fan of corn, but I loved this chowder! The leeks and bacon added so much flavor that I didn't even miss the corn.


Isuru Keshan
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This chowder was a hit at my potluck party! Everyone loved the creamy texture and the delicious flavor.


Aadan Muxumad
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I added some chopped carrots and celery to the chowder, and it was even better! The extra vegetables added a nice crunch and flavor.


Adit Thakur
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This was a great recipe for a quick and easy weeknight meal. The chowder was flavorful and satisfying, and it was ready in under an hour.


Maria Acosta
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I followed the recipe exactly and it turned out great! The chowder was thick and creamy, with a perfect balance of flavors. My family loved it.


Herschel Snowball
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This chowder was absolutely delicious! The combination of corn, leeks, and bacon was perfect, and the broth was creamy and flavorful. I will definitely be making this again.