Seafood Corn Chowder Base |
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Prep Time: 0 Minutes Cook Time: 60 Minutes |
Ready In: 60 Minutes Servings: 68 |
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This is a very filling and tasty chowder. I use carrots with the potatoes. As they add a sweetness to some of the strong flavors. I use it mostly with crawfish but it is also great with Lobster, Crab, shrimp a meaty grilled fish or stewed oysters. Ingredients:
6 ounces andouille sausage, cut into 1/4-inch dice |
1/4 cup olive or vegetable oil, divided |
1 cup finely chopped onions |
1/2 cup finely chopped carrots |
1/2 cup finely chopped celery |
1 1/2 tablespoons minced garlic |
3/4 cup finely chopped red bell peppers |
3 cups fresh corn kernels (from 4 ears) |
1/4 cup all-purpose flour |
6 cups chicken or shrimp stock |
1 1/2 cups (1/2-inch cubes) peeled russet potatoes |
2 1/4 teaspoons cajun spice, your choice |
1 1/2 teaspoons kosher salt |
1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper |
3 sprigs fresh thyme |
1 pound of seafood pre-cooked your favorite way |
1/2 cup heavy cream |
2 tablespoons finely chopped fresh chives |
chopped fresh parsley, for serving |
Directions:
1. Place a large soup pot or Dutch oven over medium heat and add the andouille and 2 tablespoons of the oil. Cook, stirring, until the andouille is browned and has rendered its fat, about 5 minutes.
2. Add the onions, carrots, and celery and cook, stirring often, until vegetables are soft, about 5 minutes.
3. Add the garlic and cook until fragrant, about 30 seconds.
4. Add the remaining oil, bell peppers, and corn to the pot and cook for 10 minutes, stirring often.
5. Sprinkle the flour over the vegetables in the pot and cook, stirring constantly, for 2 minutes.
6. Add the chicken stock to the pot and stir to combine. Add the potatoes, cajun spice, salt, cayenne, and thyme to the pot and bring to a boil, then reduce to a simmer and continue to cook for 20 minutes, or until potatoes are very tender.
7. Add the crawfish and heavy cream, if using, stir to combine, and cook for 5 to 10 minutes, just until seafood is heated through. Stir in the chives, taste, and adjust the seasoning, if necessary. Serve in soup bowls, garnished with the parsley.
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