El Jarro's Roasted Poblano and Corn Soup
Source: El Jarro's - San Antonio, TX
3 cups corn kernels (about 4 cobs of
corn if using fresh corn)
8 medium poblano chiles, roasted
1/2 stick (4 tablespoons) butter
2 teaspoons minced garlic
1/2 cup chopped red bell pepper
1/2 cup chopped chives
8 ounces cream cheese, at room
temperature, cut into chunks
1 quart heavy cream
8 ounces chicken broth
1 teaspoon white pepper, or to taste
Water, as needed to thin soup to
desired consistency
Salt, to taste
Garnish
Chopped fresh cilantro leaves
Remove silk from fresh corn, but leave husks attached. Wrap the cobs loosely with the husks and place over hot coals or in a 450 degree F oven, turning as needed, for about 15 to 20 minutes, or until cooked. (The process will be quicker on an outdoor grill.) Let cool, remove the husks, then cut the kernels from the cobs using a sharp knife.
Meanwhile, place poblano chiles over a hot fire or under the broiler, turning as needed until the skins are blackened. Remove from oven and place chiles in a plastic or paper bag until cool, allowing the steam to loosen the skins. Remove the stems, seeds and skins and discard; cut chiles into 1/4-inch cubes.
Place half of the corn kernels and half of the chiles in a blender and pur