Scallop, Leek, and Mushroom Chowder

Description

A rich seafood chowder made with milk instead of cream plus mushrooms, garlic, leeks, and a dash of sherry.

Ingredients

• 1 large potato, peeled and cut into 1/2-inch cubes
• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• 3 leeks, sliced 1/8-inch thick
• 1 shallot, minced
• 5 cloves garlic, minced
• 1 ½ cups chopped wild mushrooms
• 1 teaspoon dried thyme
• ½ cup sherry, or to taste
• 4 tablespoons butter
• ¼ cup all-purpose flour
• 3 cups vegetable stock
• 3 cups milk
• 1 teaspoon ground ginger
• salt and ground black pepper to taste
• 1 pound bay scallops, cut into bite-sized pieces
• 1 pinch cayenne pepper, or to taste

Prep Time: 15 mins

Cook Time: 30 mins

Total Time: 45 mins

Servings: 6