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My friend Andrée used to call me "the Soup Master" back when we were cooking together at Parigi in Dallas ( I made most of the soups there ). So when it starts to get cold and rainy I naturally think of making soup, but which soup? You can literally make soup from just about anything! I happened to abscond with a ham bone with quite a bit of meat on it, the other night after bookclub (sorry Susie, thanks Cynthia), and this became my inspiration. This chowder has been a crowd favorite at both Alchemy and Wren Café over the years, it's super easy to make and the flavors are perfect together. Hmmmm, I still have the bone...split pea soup? Lentil? White bean? I love Winter. : ) Yukon Gold Potato, Corn and Ham Chowder
4 T butter 1 yellow onion, diced (about 2 cups) 3 cloves garlic, minced 4 large Yukon Gold potatoes, cut into 1/2 dice 1 lb package of frozen corn (fresh if it's in season) 2 cups of ham cut from the bone or a chunk of ham 8 cups chicken stock 1/2 cup half and half or heavy cream, more to taste salt and pepper green onions for garnish (optional) 1 T curry powder ( see note ) Sauté the onion and garlic in the butter with a generous pinch of salt and pepper, until soft, about 5 minutes. Add the potatoes, corn and ham. Cook for a few minutes, stirring every so often. Add the stock and bring to a boil (skim if necessary). Let cook until the potatoes are soft and the flavors have a chance to blend, about 30 minutes (you want the potatoes to break down a bit to thicken the soup. Add the cream or half and half, stir. Simmer until ready to serve. Top with chopped green onion if desired. NOTE: Add a tablespoon of curry powder while sautéing the onion for a different flavor direction. |
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