Fresh Corn Chowder

Name: Fresh Corn Chowder
Ingredients: 2 Tbs. vegetable oil; 1 medium onion, chopped; 1 leek (white part only), well rinsed and chopped; 3 green onions (white parts only), chopped; 2 cups fresh corn kernels (4 medium ears); 1 medium russet potato, peeled and chopped; 4 cups vegetable broth; 2 Tbs. minced fresh basil; 1 Tbs. minced fresh mint; Salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste

10 ingredients

8 steps

Ingredients

2 Tbs. vegetable oil
1 medium onion, chopped
1 leek (white part only), well rinsed and chopped
3 green onions (white parts only), chopped
2 cups fresh corn kernels (4 medium ears)
1 medium russet potato, peeled and chopped
4 cups vegetable broth
2 Tbs. minced fresh basil
1 Tbs. minced fresh mint
Salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste

Directions

1

In large pot, heat oil over medium-high heat.
2

Add onion, leek and green onions.
3

Reduce heat to medium and cook, stirring often, until vegetables are softened, about 10 minutes.
4

Add corn, potato, broth, basil and mint.
5

Bring to a gentle boil over medium-high heat.
6

Reduce heat to medium-low, cover and simmer until potato is tender and liquid has reduced to just cover ingredients, about 30 minutes.
7

Puree mixture using an immersion blender or food processor, until almost smooth but still a little chunky.
8

Season with salt and pepper.