Asparagus Leek Chowder

Name: Asparagus Leek Chowder
Prep time: 5 min
Cook time: 15 min
Total time: 20 min
Yield: 7 servings.
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

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

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.

Nutrition Facts

1 cup: 269 calories, 17g fat (11g saturated fat), 62mg cholesterol, 686mg sodium, 19g carbohydrate (7g sugars, 2g fiber), 6g protein.

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

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momio

Nov 6, 2018

My family really liked this except for my picky grandson. I made it just as it is except I didn't have half and half so I used cream and milk. I thought it could use a titch more salt is all. It was a good hearty chowder.
lm43

Mar 25, 2013

I had a chicken breast left over from an other meal that wasn't enough to feed the family and it was already thawed so I chopped it and cooked it in the chicken broth and added to the chowder. it was to die for will make this again soon. thanks for the recipe.
dlynn78

Nov 14, 2012

i had gotten this recipe about 4 years ago and my children had loved it. it nice to surve at dinner partys also.
catriker

Jul 26, 2011

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..
denody

May 4, 2011

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

May 22, 2010

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

Jul 20, 2008

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