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

Zipporah Wavinya
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This chowder is so easy to make and it's so delicious! I've made it several times now and it's always a hit. I love the combination of corn and leeks, and the chowder is always so creamy and flavorful.


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I made this chowder last night and it was a hit! My husband and I both loved it. The flavors were perfect and it was the perfect comfort food for a cold night.


Jesse Davies
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This chowder was amazing! I made it for my family and everyone loved it. The corn and leeks were a great combination, and the chowder was very creamy and flavorful. I will definitely be making this again.


Damaris Jimenez
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I'm not a big fan of chowder, but this recipe changed my mind! This chowder is so creamy and flavorful, and the corn and leeks are a great combination. I will definitely be making this again.


Rakesh Kumar
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This chowder is so easy to make and it's so delicious! I've made it several times now and it's always a hit. I love the combination of corn and leeks, and the chowder is always so creamy and flavorful.


Chotane Rabbe
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I made this chowder last night and it was a hit! My husband and I both loved it. The flavors were perfect and it was the perfect comfort food for a cold night.


Md Sobedul
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This chowder was amazing! I made it for my family and everyone loved it. The corn and leeks were a great combination, and the chowder was very creamy and flavorful. I will definitely be making this again.


Salako Olamide
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I'm not a big fan of chowder, but this recipe changed my mind! This chowder is so creamy and flavorful, and the corn and leeks are a great combination. I will definitely be making this again.


Megha Ala
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This chowder is so easy to make and it's so delicious! I've made it several times now and it's always a hit. I love the combination of corn and leeks, and the chowder is always so creamy and flavorful.


Md Shuhan khan
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I made this chowder last night and it was a hit! My husband and I both loved it. The flavors were perfect and it was the perfect comfort food for a cold night.


Queen Peace
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This chowder was amazing! I made it for my family and everyone loved it. The corn and leeks were a great combination, and the chowder was very creamy and flavorful. I will definitely be making this again.


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I'm not a big fan of chowder, but this recipe changed my mind! This chowder is so creamy and flavorful, and the corn and leeks are a great combination. I will definitely be making this again.


Tanjim Anik
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This chowder is so easy to make and it's so delicious! I've made it several times now and it's always a hit. I love the combination of corn and leeks, and the chowder is always so creamy and flavorful.


Willow Magic
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I made this chowder last night and it was a hit! My husband and I both loved it. The flavors were perfect and it was the perfect comfort food for a cold night.


Saifuddin Al Jihad
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This chowder was amazing! I made it for my family and everyone loved it. The corn and leeks were a great combination, and the chowder was very creamy and flavorful. I will definitely be making this again.


Destenie Luna
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I'm not a big fan of chowder, but this recipe changed my mind! This chowder is so creamy and flavorful, and the corn and leeks are a great combination. I will definitely be making this again.


Afroza Tumpa
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This chowder is so easy to make and it's so delicious! I've made it several times now and it's always a hit. I love the combination of corn and leeks, and the chowder is always so creamy and flavorful.


Shanto rj
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I made this chowder last night and it was a hit! My husband and I both loved it. The flavors were perfect and it was the perfect comfort food for a cold night.


Mohammad Zada
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This chowder was delicious! I made it for my family and everyone loved it. The corn and leeks were a great combination, and the chowder was very creamy and flavorful. I will definitely be making this again.