Five Lilies Chowder

Name: Five Lilies Chowder
Ingredients: 3 tablespoons olive oil; 4 cups onions yellow, diced; 1/4 cup shallots sliced; 1 tablespoon garlic chopped; 1 cup white wine dry; 1 each bay leaves; 6 cups chicken broth; 1 x kosher salt; 1 x black pepper; 2 teaspoons thyme fresh, minced; 2 teaspoons oregano fresh, minced; 1/2 cup celery minced; 1 cup leeks tender; 2 tablespoons sherry dry; 2 tablespoons chives minced

15 ingredients

10 steps

Ingredients

3 tablespoons olive oil
4 cups onions yellow, diced
1/4 cup shallots sliced
1 tablespoon garlic chopped
1 cup white wine dry
1 each bay leaves
6 cups chicken broth
1 x kosher salt
1 x black pepper
2 teaspoons thyme fresh, minced
2 teaspoons oregano fresh, minced
1/2 cup celery minced
1 cup leeks tender
2 tablespoons sherry dry
2 tablespoons chives minced

Directions

1

In a medium saucepan, heat the olive oil.
2

Add the onions, shallots and garlic and saute until they just begin to color.
3

Transfer half of the onion mixture to a blender or food processor.
4

Puree and return to the pan.
5

Add the wine, bay leaf and stock and simmer for 10 minutes.
6

Season with salt and pepper.
7

Just before serving, add the thyme, oregano, celery, leeks and sherry to the hot soup base.
8

Bring to a simmer and simmer for 2 minutes.
9

Do not overcook, the vegetables should retain their crunchy texture.
10

Remove the bay leaf, stir in the chives and garnish with a sprinkling