Sunday, April 29, 2007

Sweet Potato Corn Chowder

If you like corn chowder, you will LOVE sweet potato corn chowder! You need a handmixer for this recipe, so take that into consideration before you begin! This isn't my recipe, it comes straight from Denman Island, B.C.

"Denman Island Sweet Potato Corn Chowder"

-2 large sweet potatos
-4 to 5 cups vegetable stock (boullion)
-1 red pepper diced
-1 cup of corn
-1 medium onion, diced
-olive oil
-1/2 tsp salt, 1/2 tsp pepper
-1/4 cup chopped cilantro

1.) Heat the oil in a pot, then add the onions. Cook for 5 minutes.
2.) Dice the sweet potatos into even sized cubes. Add them to the pot, and cook for 5 minutes.
3.) Add the stock, bring to a boil, cover and cook for about 10 minutes or until the sweet potatos are soft.
4.) Add the corn and the red peppers. Cook for 5 minutes.
5.) Now blend or puree half of the soup, then season to taste!

Sprinkle with the chopped cilantro!

This is a quick and yummy recipe!!!

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