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Smoked Oyster Corn Chowder

Smoked Oyster Corn Chowder

Posted by Ekone on Jul 29th 2024

Ingredients:

  • 2 cobs sweet corn, kernels cut off and cobs reserved
  • 2 Tbsp oil
  • 1 yellow onion, diced
  • 1 red bell pepper, diced
  • 2 Tbsp unsalted butter
  • 2 Tbsp flour
  • 1 tsp kosher salt
  • 4 sprigs thyme
  • 2 bay leaves
  • 2 medium yellow potatoes, peeled and diced
  • 1/2 cup cream
  • 1 tin Ekone original smoked oysters, diced

Instructions:

  1. Heat 2 Tbsp oil in a saucepan over medium heat. Add onion, sweet corn kernels, and red bell pepper. Season with a pinch of salt and cook, stirring frequently for 4-5 minutes.
  2. Once onions are translucent and softened add in 2 Tbsp butter and melt. Sprinkle 2 Tbsp flour and stir for 1 minute to form a roux.
  3. Add in kosher salt, thyme, bay leaf, potatoes, corn cobs, and 3 cups water. Reduce heat to low and simmer for 15-20 minutes, until potatoes are tender.
  4. Stir in cream and diced smoked oysters. Taste and adjust seasoning with more salt and black pepper if needed.