CORN CHOWDER WITH ZUCCHINI AND ORZO

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This hearty fresh corn soup doesn't take long to make and it can be your main course.

Provided by Martha Stewart

Categories     Food & Cooking     Soups, Stews & Stocks     Soup Recipes

Time 30m

Number Of Ingredients 6

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

Steps:

  • 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.
  • 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.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 274 g, Fat 8 g, Fiber 6 g, Protein 9 g, SaturatedFat 4 g

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