Wild Rice Corn Chowder

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Preparation info
  • Makes

    4

    servings
    • Difficulty

      Easy

Appears in
Weeknight Vegetarian: Simple, Healthy Meals for Every Night of the Week (Williams-Sonoma)

By Ivy Manning

Published 2015

  • About

This easy, creamy chowder doubles the sweet corn flavor by using fresh kernels shaved from the cob, plus the cobs themselves to flavor the broth. The wild rice is cooked separately to preserve its texture.

Ingredients

  • Quick-cooking wild rice, cup (2 oz/60 g), rinsed
  • Sea salt and fresh

Method

  1. In a small saucepan, combine the wild rice, 1½ cups (12 fl oz/240 ml) water, and ¼ teaspoon salt. Bring the water to a boil over high heat, then reduce the heat to medium-low, cover, and simmer until the rice is tender, 35-40 minutes.
  2. Meanwhile, in another saucepan, melt the butter over medium heat. Add the onion, celery, carrot, garlic, and thyme, and sauté un