Thai Shrimp & Corn Chowder
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Thai Shrimp & Corn Chowder

Ingredients

  • 5 ears of corn, shucked

  • 3 tbsp. butter

  • 1 large leek or 2 medium leeks—trimmed, halved lengthwise, and cut into 1/4-inch half-moons

  • 1 red bell pepper, cut into 1/4-inch cubes

  • 2 red or green chiles (such as jalapeño or Fresno), finely chopped

  • 1 1/2-inch piece of fresh ginger, peeled and chopped or cut into matchsticks

  • 4 large cloves garlic, chopped or grated

  • 3 tbsp. red curry paste

  • 1 quart chicken stock or vegetable stock

  • 1 can (14 oz.) unsweetened coconut milk

  • 1 tbsp. fish sauce

  • 1 lb. medium to large shrimp, peeled and deveined, tails removed

  • 2 limes—1 juiced (about 2 tbsp.), 1 cut into wedges for serving

  • 1 cup fresh Thai basil or regular basil, torn or sliced into thin ribbons

  • ¼ cup fresh mint leaves or cilantro leaves, chopped

Preparation

Step 1

Invert a small bowl inside a large bowl. Stand 1 ear of corn on the small bowl. Using a sharp knife, cut off the kernels. Use the flat edge of the knife to scrape the juices from the cob. Repeat with the remaining ears of corn.

Step 2

In a blender, puree half the corn with 1/2 cup water.

Step 3

In a pot, melt the butter over medium-high heat. When it foams, add the leek, bell pepper, chiles, ginger, and garlic. Cook, stirring often, until the vegetables are tender, 3 to 4 minutes. Add the curry paste and stir until fragrant, about 1 minute more.

Step 4

Add the corn puree, stock, coconut milk, and fish sauce. Bring to a boil. Add the shrimp, lime juice, and the remaining corn. Cook until the shrimp are cooked through, 3 to 4 minutes.

Step 5

Divide the soup among bowls. Top with the herbs. Serve with the lime wedges.

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