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July 10, 2010
Kielbasa, corn and shrimp chowder (doubling as MKMW America)
Looks like the chowders have it, folks!
I started with the Joy of Cooking corn chowder, and improvised a bit
Kielbasa, corn, and shrimp chowder
1/2 lb. kielbasa or other smoked sausage, diced
1 large onion, diced or 1 leek (white and green parts diced)
[a stick or two of celery diced would be nice, but I didn't have one on hand]
3 medium potatoes, peeled if you like, and diced
3 large ears of corn, kernels sliced off and reserved, along with cobs
2 12-oz cans evaporated milk (I used one can no-fat and one 2%) + 3 cups water (or 4.5 cups milk)
2 tbsp. seafood or chicken base
1 tsp. dried thyme, crumbled
1/2-1 lb. peeled baby or small shrimp (I used some localish white shrimp)
1) Saute kielbasa in a little oil in a large saucepan, with the onion or leek until vegetables are tender
2) Add milk, water, thyme, and soup base. Drop in the corn cobs and the potatoes.
3) Simmer gently until potatoes are tender (about 10 minutes). Taste and season with salt and pepper.
4) Add the corn kernels, simmer gently for 4-5 minutes. If you like, at this pointyou can puree a little of the mixture to make it more thick, but this isn't necessary.
5) Add shrimp. Cook until pink (probably just 1-2 minutes for baby shrimp).
6) Serve. Dab a little butter on each portion if you'd like (or not!).
Sometimes with a soup like this, I'll sprinkle a little chipotle powder or smoked paprika in it to deepen the smokiness. I can't remember if I did it this time, but chances are, yes I did.
And don't forget to check out the My Kitchen, My World blog later this month for some fun recipes from all around America.
CSA , My Kitchen, My World , cooking stuff | By Tim and Jo | 10:20 PM
Comments
This looks so good, my family are big fans of Kielbasa any way you want to cook it, and soup sounds like a great idea for lunch always around here. I am stealing this one, thanks! Haven't decided yet what I am making for MKMW yet, so your post is helping me to think that through and get going on it!
Posted by: Kayte at July 11, 2010 9:40 AM
I'm going to have to give this recipe a shot. I know what you mean about the juggling act. You get your 3 balls moving up in the air, and someone tosses in a chainsaw! I love the GEM idea. Grab moments of opportunity.
Here's hoping the gas main leak at the top of my subdivision does not prevent me from getting Melody from Art Camp this afternoon!
Posted by: Martha Armour at July 12, 2010 11:47 AM
THIS looks delicious. Bet it would warm up anyone on a cold day.
Posted by: Margaret at August 2, 2010 4:20 PM
