
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:
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.
- Stir in cream and diced smoked oysters. Taste and adjust seasoning with more salt and black pepper if needed.