CORN AND ROASTED POBLANO SOUP

CORN AND ROASTED POBLANO SOUP image

Yield 8 bowels

Number Of Ingredients 14

2 quarts milk
2 tablespoons cumin seeds
2 bay leaves
Sprig of fresh rosemary or 1/2 teaspoon dried
1/4 cup olive oil or 4 tablespoons unsalted butter
2 large onions, diced
2 teaspoons salt
4 to 6 garlic cloves, minced
2 teaspoons ground cumin
8 cups fresh or canned corn kernels
6 poblano chilies, roasted, peeled, seeded and diced (see Note)
1 bunch chives, thinly sliced on the diagonal, or cilantro for garnish
3 small potatoes diced
+/- fresh jalapenos seeded depending on the heat.

Steps:

Combine the milk, cumin seeds, bay leaves and rosemary in a medium saucepan. Place over low heat and bring nearly to a simmer. (Do not boil.) Remove from the heat and let sit 20 minutes to infuse. Heat the olive oil or butter in a large saucepan or stockpot over medium heat. Cook the onions with the salt until golden brown, 15 to 20 minutes. Add the potatoes, garlic and ground cumin and cook, stirring frequently, 5 minutes. Then stir in the corn kernels and diced chilies and continue cooking over low heat 5 more minutes. Using your finest strainer, strain the infused herbal milk into the corn and chili mixture. Bring to a very slow simmer over low heat. Gently simmer 15 minutes, until the potatoes are done. Add jalapeno as needed for heat.