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Cajun Corn Chowder
This refreshing chowder exemplifies the diverse flavors of Chef Murphy's inspired global cuisine, combining the sweetness of corn, the spicy heat of Cajun cuisine, and the salty subtleties of shrimp. Whether supping on this satisfying soup on a brisk afternoon, or impressing guests with this inventive and flavorful dish as a starter for a dinner party, Chef Murphy’s Cajun Corn Chowder manages to impart the simple satisfaction of comfort food with complex and bold culinary influences.
| Serves: | 4 | Vegetarian: | No |
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| Preparation Time: | 01:00 |
Cuisine: | Cajun/Creole |
| Difficulty: | Easy | Meal Type: | Dinner |
| Main Ingredient: | corn | Dish Type: | Soup |
| Main Cooking Method: | Boil | Season/Occasion: | Any Occasion |
Recipe
Ingredients
- 1 yellow onion, minced
- 24 oz. canned corn
- 2 Tbsp. sweet butter
- 1 Tbsp. chicken base, or chicken bouillon
- 8 oz. water
- 1 C. heavy cream
- 1 C. Bay shrimp, cleaned and deveined
- 1 Tbsp. Cajun spice
- 1 salt to taste
Directions
Melt butter in a medium saucepan over medium heat. Add minced onions and cook until tender. Add the corn, chicken base (bouillon), and water. Bring to a boil, and then reduce heat, about twenty minutes. Add Cajun spice and salt, to taste. Add cream and cook for another fifteen minutes. Add Bay shrimp and puree in blender or hand mixer.