saffron corn chowder

(1 rating)
Recipe by
Kathie Carr
North Liberty, IN

Spicy and different. Great served with hot rolls and a salad.

(1 rating)
yield 6 serving(s)
prep time 20 Min

Ingredients For saffron corn chowder

  • 1 c
    chopped onion
  • 1
    leek, cleaned and chopped
  • 2 Tbsp
    butter
  • 5 c
    frozen corn
  • 1 c
    cooked, cubed potatoes
  • 2 can
    chicken broth, (14 ounce each)
  • 1
    red bell pepper, chopped
  • 1/2
    green bell pepper, chopped
  • 1/8 tsp
    freshly ground black pepper
  • 1/8 tsp
    cayenne pepper
  • 3-4
    threads saffron

How To Make saffron corn chowder

  • 1
    Melt butter in a 4 quart Dutch oven. Add onion and leek and cook, stirring frequently, for about 5 minutes or until tender.
  • 2
    Add corn and cook for about 5 more minutes, stirring. Add one can of chicken broth. Bring to a boil and then reduce heat. Cover and simmer for 20 minutes until corn is very tender.
  • 3
    Remove from heat and cool a bit. Place half of corn mixture in blender and blend until smoothly pureed. Return this mixture to Dutch oven.
  • 4
    Add remaining broth, potatoes, sweet peppers, black and cayenne pepper, and saffron.Heat thoroughly.
  • 5
    Garnish with chives or parsley.

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