Name: Salmon and Corn Chowder with Pancetta and Leeks
Yield: Makes 6 servings
Ingredients: 1/2 pound pancetta,* chopped; 3 leeks, chopped (white and pale green parts only); 3 bay leaves; 1 tablespoon chopped fresh thyme; 5 cups bottled clam juice; 1 pound russet potatoes, peeled, cut into 1-inch pieces (about 2 cups); 2 cups frozen white corn kernels; 2 1/2 pounds skinless salmon fillet, cut into 1-inch pieces; 2 cups whipping cream; 1/2 cup chopped fresh parsley

If you can't find pancetta, you can substitute regular bacon.

Recipe information

Yield
Makes 6 servings

Ingredients

1/2 pound pancetta,* chopped

3 leeks, chopped (white and pale green parts only)

3 bay leaves

1 tablespoon chopped fresh thyme

5 cups bottled clam juice

1 pound russet potatoes, peeled, cut into 1-inch pieces (about 2 cups)

2 cups frozen white corn kernels

2 1/2 pounds skinless salmon fillet, cut into 1-inch pieces

2 cups whipping cream

1/2 cup chopped fresh parsley

Preparation

Step 1
Cook pancetta in heavy large pot over medium heat until crisp, about 8 minutes. Using slotted spoon, transfer to paper towels to drain. Pour off all but 2 tablespoons fat from pot. Add leeks, bay leaves, and thyme. Sauté until leeks are soft, about 8 minutes. Add clam juice. Increase heat to high and bring to boil. Add potatoes and corn. Reduce heat to medium and simmer until vegetables are tender, about 12 minutes. (Can be made 1 day ahead. Chill soup uncovered until cold, then cover and refrigerate. Cover pancetta and refrigerate. Rewarm pancetta in skillet and bring soup to simmer before continuing.) Stir salmon and cream into soup. Simmer until salmon is just cooked through, about 5 minutes. Discard bay leaves. Stir in parsley. Season with salt and pepper. Sprinkle with pancetta.
Step 2
- Pancetta, an Italian bacon cured in salt, is available at Italian markets, specialty foods stores and some supermarkets.

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