Sweet Corn Chowder With Roasted Poblano Peppers


Serves 6

Prep Time : 20 minutes
Cook Time: 30 minutes
Wine Pair: White

INGREDIENTS

Olive oil
2 tablespoons butter
1 medium yellow onion, chopped small
1 shallot, chopped medium
1 small jalapeno, deseeded and chopped finely
1 large red bell peppers, chopped small
4 medium to large ears of fresh corn, kernels removed from cobs
2 medium yellow potatoes, cubed small
2 teaspoons salt
1 teaspoon white pepper
½ cup white wine (use wine that you choose for wine pairing)
1 cup water
2 medium poblano peppers, pre-roasted, skins removed and chopped small*
1 cup heavy whipping cream
1 teaspoon sugar
½ cup cilantro leaves

PREPARATION

In a large soup pot, heat butter and olive oil on medium heat. Add onions and shallots and sauté until translucent, or about 1 to 2 minutes. Add jalapenos and red bell peppers, for spicier version use the entire jalapeno for milder just use ¼ to ½, sauté another few minutes and add corn kernels and potatoes and salt and pepper. Sauté mixture for a few more minutes, add white wine and then add water. Turn burner to low and cook for about 20 minutes, stirring occasionally. Reduce heat to simmer and add roasted poblanos, heavy cream, sugar and cilantro, stir well and let simmer for another 5 minutes. Take off heat and let cool a bit, serve warm not hot.

*For roasted poblano peppers: On a baking sheet, place poblanos in the oven on broil and rotate a few times until the skins burn. Let cool and remove skins and seeds inside, chop.