Roasted Corn and Green Chili Soup
- 6 ears fresh corn
- 1 large poblano chili
- 3 cups water
- 1 14 1/2-ounce can low-salt chicken broth
- 1 8-ounce russet potato, peeled, quartered
- 1/2 cup chopped fresh cilantro
- 1/2 cup whipping cream
- Cilantro sprigs
- Preheat oven to 450F.
- Keeping husks on corn, place corn on heavy rimmed baking sheet.
- Roast until corn is fragrant and husks brown, about 30 minutes.
- Let cool.
- Remove husks from corn.
- Cut off corn kernels and set aside.
- Char chili over gas flame or in broiler until blackened on all sides.
- Enclose in paper bag and let stand 10 minutes.
- Peel, seed and quarter chili.
- Combine 3 1/2 cups water, broth and potato in large pot.
- Cover partially and simmer over medium heat until potato is tender, about 20 minutes.
- Using slotted spoon, transfer potato to processor; reserve cooking liquid.
- Add corn, chili and chopped cilantro to processor.
- Puree until mixture is as smooth as possible, gradually adding most of reserved cooking liquid through feed tube.
- Strain corn puree through sieve into large saucepan, pressing on solids.
- Mix in remaining cooking liquid and cream.
- (Can be prepared 1 day ahead.
- Cover and refrigerate.)
- Bring soup to simmer.
- Season to taste with salt and pepper.
- Ladle soup into bowls.
- Garnish with cilantro sprigs and then serve immediately.
corn, poblano chili, water, lowsalt chicken broth, potato, fresh cilantro, whipping cream, cilantro
Taken from www.epicurious.com/recipes/food/views/roasted-corn-and-green-chili-soup-102158 (may not work)