Chow-duh.

As promised, number three was today. I decided to do this one because I'd just finished the leftovers from the OTHER corn chowder yesterday for lunch.

"Corn Chowder with Basil Oil" (6 quart pot)

~3 T butter
~3 leeks, sliced
~4 c veggie stock
~5 c frozen corn
~3 sprigs fresh thyme, stemmed
~salt and pepper to taste
~1/2 c heavy cream
~basil oil (recipe follows)

Melt butter in skillet over medium-high heat.
Add leeks; cook and stir until softened and beginning to brown.
Place leeks in crock pot.
Add stock, corn, thyme, salt, and pepper.
Cover and cook on low for 10 hours.
Ladle into bowls and drizzle with basil oil

Basil oil:
~1 c fresh basil
~1/2 c olive oil

Process 1 c fresh basil leaves and 1/2 c olive oil in blender until smooth.
Pour into saucepan and heat on medium-low heat until warmed through.
Pour through fine mesh strainer to remove solids.
Discard solids.
Store refrigerated for up to 3 days.

I've gone from having never made/had a chowder to making/having two in one week. Turns out I like chowder! I forsee other crocked chowders in my future. MAYBE even some that don't involve corn!