Smoked Salmon and Corn Chowder
Lee Bailey's Cooking for Friends

Yield: serves 6

3 Tbsp. unsalted butter
½ to ⅔ cup finely chopped onion
½ to ⅔ cup finely chopped celery
½ to ⅔ cup finely chopped red bell pepper
2 Tbsp. flour
3 cups hot chicken stock
2 cups low-fat milk
½ tsp. salt
Black pepper to taste
2 cups canned or frozen whole kernel corn, drained
4 oz. smoked salmon, chopped into pea-size pieces
Chopped fresh parsley, dill, or chervil to taste

Melt the butter in a large saucepan. Sauté the onion, celery, and red bell pepper over medium heat until wilted and onion is just beginning to brown, about 8 to 10 minutes. Stir in flour and cook, stirring constantly, for another minute or so. Add the chicken stock and cook for 2 to 3 minutes, stirring. Add the milk and turn heat back to a simmer. Cook for 3 to 4 minutes, stirring occasionally. Add salt, pepper and corn. Bring back to a simmer and turn off heat. Stir in salmon. Serve with a sprinkling of chopped herbs.
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