Corn Chowder

Ingredients

• 1-2/3 cups fresh or frozen corn kernels
• 3/4 lime, zest and juice
• 1 Tbs. plus 2 tsp. corn oil
• 3/4 large yellow onion, peeled and minced
• 3-1/4 cups chicken stock, preferably homemade
• 1-2/3 cups russet potatoes, peeled, diced
• 3/4 tsp. chili powder
• 1/2 tsp. crushed red pepper
• 3/4 tsp. ground cumin
• 3/4 Anaheim or other mild green chile pepper, stem and pith removed, seeded and chopped
• 3/4 red bell pepper, stem and pith removed, seeded and chopped
• 2/3 cup plus 2 Tbs. heavy cream
• 1/3 cup plus 1 Tbs. fresh cilantro, chopped
• 4 sprigs cilantro or parsley, for garnish
• 1/2 tsp. Kosher salt
• 1/3 cup plus 1 Tbs. salsa, for garnish

Directions

In a mixing bowl, squeeze lime juice over corn and mix in zest with a spoon. Set aside. In a large saucepan over medium heat, cook oil and onion until the onion is translucent and softened. Add stock, potato, chili powder, red pepper flakes, and cumin and bring to a boil. Turn heat down to medium low, cover, and cook until potatoes are just soft. Add Anaheim and red bell pepper and cook another 5-6 minutes, uncovered until potatoes are very soft. Add corn and cream, and continue to cook uncovered, until soup thickens. Add cilantro and simmer a few more minutes. Taste to correct seasoning with salt if necessary. To serve: Ladle into warmed bowls, garnish with a cilantro sprig and a dollop of salsa on each serving, and serve immediately.

Submitted 6/13/05.
Source: Unknown
Submitted By: Teresa Johnson
techgoddess@att.net
Corn Chowder