Ingredients:

  Amount  Measure       Ingredient -- Preparation Method
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   1      cup           orzo pasta -- cooked per pkg.
   3      cups          clear chicken broth
     1/4  cup           parsley; minced -- fresh
     1/2  cup           leeks -- chopped
     1/4  cup           prosciutto -- minced
                        salt and white pepper -- to
   1 1/2  cups          corn -- fresh or frozen
     1/2  teaspoon      chipotle powder -- see note
   2      tablespoons   butter -- unsalted
   2 1/2  cups          light cream -- (optional)
   1      pint          Maryland oysters with their -- liquor

Preparation:

Cook the orzo according to the directions on the package and set aside. Place the chicken broth, parsley, leeks, prosciutto, salt and pepper in a large sauce pan. Simmer until the leeks are tender, or about 2 minutes. Add the corn, butter, chile, cream and oysters with their liquor. Simmer for 3 to 5 minutes longer and add the cooked orzo. Stir and serve immediately. Makes 4 servings. Rewritten by Mike Stock, 5/10/95 Use any ham, Smithfield, Honey Baked, Black Forest, or any good tasting ham. Use Onions as a substitute for the leeks. Use Vidalias if possible. Replace oysters with shrimp, scallops, shark, octopus rings, or any firm fish.....