Oyster Corn Chowder

Name: Oyster Corn Chowder
Ingredients: 1 cup pasta, orzo; 3 cups chicken broth; 1/4 cup parsley leaves minced; 1/2 cup leeks chopped; 1/4 cup prosciutto minced; 1 1/2 cups corn; 1/2 teaspoon chipotle chili peppers powder; 2 tablespoons butter, unsalted; 2 1/2 cups cream; 1 pint oysters

10 ingredients

6 steps

Ingredients

1 cup pasta, orzo
3 cups chicken broth
1/4 cup parsley leaves minced
1/2 cup leeks chopped
1/4 cup prosciutto minced
1 1/2 cups corn
1/2 teaspoon chipotle chili peppers powder
2 tablespoons butter, unsalted
2 1/2 cups cream
1 pint oysters

Directions

1

Cook the orzo according to the directions on the package and set aside.
2

Place the chicken broth, parsley, leeks, prosciutto, salt and pepper in a large sauce pan.
3

Simmer until the leeks are tender, or about 2 minutes.
4

Add the corn, butter, chile, cream and oysters with their liquor.
5

Simmer for 3 to 5 minutes longer and add the cooked orzo.
6

Stir and serve immediately.