Description
A comforting and slightly spicy chowder that celebrates the sweet flavor of corn with the smoky heat of roasted poblano peppers.
Ingredients
Scale
For the Crust:
- 2 large poblano peppers
- 4 cups fresh or frozen corn kernels
- 1 medium yellow onion, diced
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 4 cups vegetable broth
- 1 large russet potato, peeled and diced
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 2 tablespoons butter
- 1 teaspoon ground cumin
- Salt and black pepper to taste
- Fresh cilantro for garnish
Instructions
1. Prepare the Crust:
- Roast the poblano peppers over an open flame or under a broiler until the skin is blackened and blistered. Place in a bowl, cover with plastic wrap, and let steam for 10 minutes. Peel off the skin, remove the seeds and stem, then dice the peppers.
- In a large pot, melt the butter over medium heat. Add the diced onion and cook until softened, about 5 minutes. Add the garlic and cumin, cooking for another minute until fragrant.
- Add the corn, diced potato, roasted poblano peppers, and vegetable broth to the pot. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer for 20 minutes, or until the potatoes are tender.
- Using an immersion blender, partially puree the soup until it thickens but still has plenty of texture. Alternatively, transfer 2 cups of the soup to a blender, puree, and return it to the pot.
- Stir in the heavy cream and season with salt and pepper. Heat through for 5 minutes, but do not boil. Serve hot, garnished with fresh cilantro.
Notes
You can customize the seasonings to taste.