Oyster Corn Chowder Wip

* Exported from MasterCook *

OYSTER CORN CHOWDER WIP

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Serving Size : 4 Preparation Time :0:00
Categories : Soups/stews Seafood
Vegetables

Amount Measure Ingredient -- Preparation Method
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1 c Orzo Pasta -- cooked per pkg.
3 c Clear Chicken Broth
1/4 c Parsley -- minced, fresh
1/2 c Leeks -- chopped
1/4 c Prosciutto -- minced
Salt and white pepper, to
-taste
1 1/2 c Corn -- fresh or frozen
2 tb Butter -- unsalted
2 1/2 c Light cream (Optional)
1 pt Maryland Oysters with their
-liquor

Cook the orzo according to the directions on the package and set
aside.
Place the chicken broth, parsley, leeks, prosciutto, salt and
pepper in a large sauce pan. Simmer until the leeks are tender, or
about 2 minutes. Add the corn, butter, cream and oysters with their
liquor. Simmer for 3 to 5 minutes longer and add the cooked orzo.
Stir and serve immediately.
Toast corn in a dry skillet to toast and brown, remove from pan.
Use barley, or rice rather that Orzo.
Use Onions as a substitute for the leeks. Use Vidalias if possible.
Replace oysters with shrimp, scallops, shark, octopus rings, or any
firm fish.....



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