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Asparagus and Leek Chowder

Sautéed sliced mushrooms, sliced leek, and asparagus pieces combined with all-purpose flour, coarse salt, fresh ground black pepper, chicken broth, light cream, white whole kernel corn, chopped pimiento, and a dash of saffron to create this lovely asparagus soup.

Ingredients -

3 cups Mushrooms, sliced
3 Large Leeks, sliced
1 (10 ounces) package Frozen Cut Asparagus, thawed
6 tablespoons Butter
3 tablespoons All-Purpose Flour
1/2 teaspoon Coarse Salt
1 dash Fresh Ground Black Pepper
2 cups Chicken Broth
2 cups Light Cream
1 (12 ounces) can White Whole Kernel Corn
1 tablespoons Pimiento, chopped
1 dash Saffron, crushed

Preparation:

1. Add sliced mushrooms, sliced leeks and thawed cut asparagus to large saucepan or stockpot with butter and cook over low heat until tender, making sure not to brown.

2. Stir in the all-purpose flour, coarse salt, and fresh ground black pepper.

3. Add the chicken broth and light cream and cook until the mixture is thick and bubbly, stirring constantly.

4. Add the canned corn, chopped pimiento and crushed saffron.

5. Heat until hot, without boiling.

6. Season to taste with salt and pepper.

Soup Making Tips -
Fresh Button Mushrooms

	Fresh button mushrooms are white in color and can be found in the produce section of most supermarkets in whole or sliced varieties. The white color of the button mushroom lends itself well to soups, especially those that will be pureed. A heartier and more flavorful cremini mushroom is also an excellent choice.

Soup Making Tips -
Leeks

	Leeks are similar to onions in flavor and are often used in soups to flavor stocks. The white and light green parts of the stalk, or stem, are edible and can be included in any soup or chowder for both flavor and texture. The darker green lower section of the stalk should be removed and discarded. Once the leek has been cut for use, add the leek pieces to a strainer and rinse in cold water to remove trapped dirt and sand. This a critical step as leeks can retain quite a bit of dirt in between the layers of leaf sheaths.

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