Asparagus Leek Chowder - Recipe Review

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Chupa,

I made this for dinner tonight. It is delicious. I used about 1/2 the butter,

used evaporated milk for the Half and half cream and frozen corn.. It is so

colorful and delicious. Thanks for sharing this.

Judy

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Chupa Babi

Asparagus Leek Chowder

 

 

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Asparagus Leek Chowder

 

1 pound fresh asparagus, trimmed and cut into 1-inch pieces

3 cups sliced fresh mushrooms

3 large leeks, (white portion only), sliced

6 tablespoons butter

1/4 cup all-purpose flour

1/2 teaspoon salt

Dash pepper

2 cups broth

2 cups half-and-half cream

1 can (11 ounces) whole kernel corn, drained

1 tablespoon chopped pimientos

 

In a large saucepan, saute the asparagus, mushrooms and leeks in butter for 10

minutes or until tender. Stir in the flour, salt and pepper until blended.

 

Gradually stir in broth and cream. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; cook and stir

for 2 minutes or until thickened. Stir in corn and pimientos; heat through.

 

Yield: 7 servings.

TIME: Prep/Total Time: 20 min.

 

Author: Elisabeth Harders West Allis, Wisconsin, USA

Source: Taste of Home

Formatted by Chupa Babi: 04.07.08

 

" To us, asparagus is the taste of spring, so we enjoy it in as many meals as

we can. When this thick and creamy chowder is on the table, we know spring has

arrived. " -Elisabeth Harders, West Allis, Wisconsin, USA

 

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