My bit for T-Day meal - Pumpkin Corn Chowder w/ leeks, bell peppers and garlic

[pinto]

Was going to do a pumpkin curry thing, but this seems more "mainstream" for a group. And I've all the ingredients, save the pumpkin, on hand for the chowder. Pretty simple, too -

Pumpkin Corn Chowder
Ingredients

• 3 tablespoon(s) extra-virgin olive oil
• 2 leeks, trimmed of tough green tops and chopped
• 3 large garlic cloves, finely chopped
• 2 medium bell peppers, chopped
• 2 1/4 pound(s) pumpkin, peeled, seeded, and cut into 1/2- by 1-inch-think pieces
• 1 1/2 teaspoon(s) chopped fresh majoram
• 1/4 teaspoon(s) crushed red pepper
• 2 bay leaves
• 1/4 teaspoon(s) salt
• 1/4 teaspoon(s) freshly ground black pepper
• 1 1/4 cup(s) frozen corn
• 6 cup(s) vegetable broth
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Directions
1. Heat olive oil in a large pot or Dutch oven over medium heat. Add leeks and cook until very soft, about 5 minutes. Add garlic and cook for about 2 minutes. Stir in green peppers, reduce heat to medium-low, and cook until peppers soften, about 8 more minutes. Add the remaining ingredients and cook until pumpkin is tender, about 30 minutes.

[grasswire]

1. sounds really good

If I were making it for myself I might cut back on the bell pepper. Otherwise I like it.

[yellerpup]

2. I bet it is beautiful in the bowl.

Sounds tasty, too! Happy Thanksgiving! :hi:

[tigereye]

3. that sounds really good!

:hi: Pinto!