Roasted Sweet Corn Chowder
- Ready In:
- 2hrs 15mins
- Ingredients:
- 20
- Serves:
-
6-8
ingredients
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Stock
- 8 ears corn, husks and silks removed
- 2 quarts water (or more)
- 4 cups chicken stock, low-sodium
- 1 teaspoon kosher salt
- 1 teaspoon freshly cracked black pepper
- 1⁄4 cup garlic clove, roughly chopped
- 1 anaheim chili, roughly chopped
- 1 cup roughly chopped cilantro stems
- 2 shallots, peeled & chopped
- 3 stalks celery, roughly chopped
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Soup
- 2 cups red potatoes, peeled and diced (1/2-inch)
- 4 tablespoons butter, plus 1 tablespoon
- 1 sweet onion, diced
- 1 anaheim chili, small dice
- 1⁄4 cup diced poblano pepper
- 1 tablespoon minced garlic
- 3⁄4 cup bacon, diced
- 1⁄2 teaspoon salt
- 1⁄2 teaspoon pepper
- 1⁄2 cup heavy cream
directions
- Preheat the grill to medium-high heat. Put the corn on the grill and cook for 5 to 6 minutes, turning as needed to evenly brown. Remove the corn from the grill and when cool enough to handle, then put corn, stem down in a large bowl and with a sharp knife, remove the kernels, set aside.
- Put the corn cobs into a large stock pot, add the water, chicken stock, salt, pepper, garlic, peppers, cilantro stems, shallots and celery. Put the pot over high heat and bring it to a strong boil. Cook for 45 minutes, then strain the solids. Cool.
- In a medium saucepan, cover the diced potatoes with 3 cups of the cooled stock and bring to a boil over medium heat. Cook until fork tender, about 15 minutes. then remove from heat and set aside.
- In a large stock pot over medium-high heat, add the 4 tablespoons of butter, and once melted, add the diced onions, half of the corn kernels and the peppers. Saute until a golden fond starts to form on bottom of pan, about 6 to 8 minutes. Add the garlic and cook for 1 minute more, stirring frequently. Stir in 3 cups of the stock and simmer for 30 minutes. Cool the mixture for about 5 minutes, then carefully add it to a blender and puree.
- Wipe the stock pot clean, put it over medium-high heat and add the bacon. Cook until crisp, then drain on a paper towel lined plate. Add the remaining 1 tablespoon of butter to the bacon fat, along with the remaining corn. Season with the salt and pepper and saute for 4 to 5 minutes. Add the stock and potatoes and combine well. Stir in the heavy cream, add the corn puree mixture. Heat through and adjust seasoning, if necessary.
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I am a Colorado ski bum at heart, but am currently stuck in Miami, FL of all places working on my Doctoral degree in physical therapy at UM. I can't wait until I graduate and can get back to the mountains! 2 more years, 2 more years...I love to cook and find it a great way to relax and slow down after classes and I can't wait until I have more free time to be able to do it. I have been in the Air National Guard with Colorado and Florida for the last four years and have been fortunate enough to taste many different foods and stretch my palate. I have lots of recipes waiting to be posted and when I finally get the time I will, so stand by!