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Corn Chowder with Zucchini and Orzo

Corn Chowder with Zucchini and Orzo

Everyday Food, July/August July/August 2012 http://www.marthastewart.com/907449/corn-chowder-zucchini-and-orzo
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Rated
80100(2)2
  • Prep Time 20 minutes
  • Total Time 30 minutes
  • Yield Serves 4

Ingredients

    • 2 tablespoons unsalted butter, divided
    • 1 medium zucchini, diced medium
    • Reserved cooked orzo
    • 1 bunch scallions, white and green parts separated and thinly sliced
    • Salt and pepper
    • 3 cups corn kernels (from 4 ears), cobs reserved

Directions

  1. In a medium saucepan, melt 1 tablespoon butter over medium-high. Add zucchini and saute until crisp-tender, 4 minutes. Stir in orzo and heat until warmed through. Transfer to a bowl and toss with scallion greens; season with salt and pepper.
  2. Melt remaining 1 tablespoon butter in saucepan over medium-high. Add scallion whites and saute until tender, 3 minutes. Add corn and cook until tender, 3 minutes. Add 3 cups water and corncobs and bring to a boil; reduce to a simmer and cook until chowder thickens slightly, about 8 minutes. Discard cobs and season with salt and pepper. In batches, fill a blender halfway with chowder and puree (use caution when blending hot liquids). Serve chowder topped with zucchini mixture.

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