Salmon-and-Corn Chowder

Late-summer corn adds just the right amount of sweetness to this creamy salmon chowder. Serve with oyster crackers, or larger Vermont common crackers.

Ingreadient

  • 3 tablespoons unsalted butter
  • 1 small onion, finely chopped
  • kosher salt and freshly ground pepper
  • 1 tablespoon unbleached all-purpose flour
  • 2 jars (each 8 ounces) clam broth
  • 12 ounces yukon gold potatoes, scrubbed and cut into ½-inch pieces
  • 1 pound skinless salmon fillet
  • 2 ears corn, shucked
  • ¼ cup heavy cream
  • ¼ cup thinly sliced fresh basil
  • basil leaves, for serving