Ginger Corn Chowder
Ginger Corn Chowder
Categories:
ginger, soups
3 cup corn kernels
4 c chicken stock or canned low-sodium 3/4 ts finely-grated ginger Freshly-ground white pepper; to taste 3 lg egg whites; lightly beaten 2 scallions; thinly sliced
In a blender or food processor, puree two-thirds of the corn kernels with 3/4 cup of the chicken stock until almost smooth; some pieces of corn should remain. In a medium saucepan, combine the remaining 3 1/4 cups chicken stock with the ginger, 1/4 teaspoon 1/8 teaspoon pepper. Bring to a boil over high heat. Add the remaining whole corn kernels and bring back to a boil. Cover and simmer over moderate heat for 5 minutes. Add the pureed corn and boil over high heat, stirring, until slightly thickened, about 2 minutes. Stir the egg whites into the chowder and remove the pan from the heat. Stir until the whites from thin opaque strands. Season with white pepper, ladle into bowls and sprinkle with the scallions.
Yield: 4 servings