Asparagus Leek Chowder Recipe

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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

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Asparagus Leek Chowder Recipe
  • Prep/Total Time: 20 min.
  • Yield: 7 Servings
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Ingredients

  • 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 chicken broth
  • 2 cups half-and-half cream
  • 1 can (11 ounces) whole kernel corn, drained
  • 1 tablespoon chopped pimientos

Directions

  • 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.

Originally published as Asparagus Leek Chowder in Taste of Home April/May 2004, p29

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Reviewed on Jul. 26, 2011 by catriker

DEFINATELY WOULD MAKE AGAIN.. I USED BABY BELLA MUSHROOMS AND FROZEN CORN.. AND PROB. 1.5 CUPS OF HALF N HALF...BUT IT WAS EASY AND VG..


Reviewed on May. 04, 2011 by denody

What a way to welcome spring. I shared it with my neighbor and we both agree that it is absolutely delicious!

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Reviewed on May. 22, 2010 by cooking with babes

Excellent. My whole familiy loved it. To cut down on calories, I did make it with 2 % milk and it was fine.


Reviewed on Jul. 20, 2008 by elisa

Love It! This is quite hearty and very tasty. My whole family loves it. Serve it with some cheesy texas toast.

 
 
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