A Chef Andrew Favorite: Fresh Corn Chowder

Fresh Corn Chowder

Ingredients:

• 1 tablespoon olive oil



• 2 stalks celery, diced



• 1/2 onion, diced



• 2 carrots, peeled and diced



• 1 quart chicken stock



• 2 medium potatoes



• 3 cobs fresh sweet corn



• 1 tablespoon butter



• 5 ounces fresh mushrooms, sliced



• 2 teaspoons Herbes de Provence



• 2 medium potatoes, diced



• salt and pepper to taste



• 2-4 tablespoons creme fraiche

Directions:

1. In a 3-quart stock pot, heat olive oil over medium heat. Add celery, carrot

and onion and saute until onion is translucent, about 5 minutes.

2. Add chicken stock and 2 whole potatoes. Cut corn kernels from cobs.

Reserve kernels and add cobs to stock. Simmer until potatoes are tender,

about 30 minutes. Remove corn cobs.

3. In two batches, puree stock and potatoes in food processor until smooth.

4. While stock is removed from pot, heat the butter over medium heat and

saute the mushrooms and Herbes de Provence until mushrooms are soft.

5. Return stock to pot with mushrooms. Add the cubed potatoes and corn

kernels and cook until the potatoes are tender, about 10 minutes. Season

soup with salt and pepper to taste.

6. Swirl in creme fraiche and stir until incorporated. Soup can be served

hot or cold.

Serves 4-6