Sweet Corn Chowder

Total Time: 1 hr 20 mins Preparation Time: 30 mins Cook Time: 50 mins

Ingredients

• Servings: 6
• 5 garlic cloves
• kosher salt, to taste
• 3 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
• 2 cups pumpernickel bread (cut into 3/4-inch cubes)
• freshly ground black pepper, to taste
• paprika, to taste
• 1/4 cup parmesan cheese, freshly grated
• 8 tablespoons unsalted butter
• 4 celery ribs, minced
• 1 medium yellow onion, minced
• 8 cups fresh corn kernels
• 1 teaspoon curry powder
• 1/4 cup flour
• 2 cups chicken stock
• 1 cup half-and-half
• 1 cup milk

Recipe

• 1 heat oven to 325°. put 1 clove garlic on a cutting board and sprinkle with salt. using a knife, mince and scrape garlic against cutting board to form a paste. transfer garlic paste to a large bowl and whisk in oil. add pumpernickel cubes, season with salt, pepper, and paprika, and toss to coat; transfer to a baking sheet. bake, tossing occasionally, until toasted, about 12 minutes. transfer to a bowl and sprinkle with parmesan; toss to coat evenly and set aside to cool.
• 2 heat butter in a 6-qt. pot over medium heat. mince remaining garlic and add to pot along with celery and onions, season with salt and pepper, and cook, partially covered and stirring often, until vegetables are soft but not browned, 16–18 minutes. add corn and curry powder and cook, stirring occasionally, until corn is soft and fragrant, 18–20 minutes. vigorously stir in flour, then add chicken stock, half-and-half, and milk; bring to a simmer, reduce heat to medium-low, and simmer, stirring occasionally, until flavors meld, about 10 minutes. to serve, divide soup between serving bowls and top with croutons.