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