The nutty flavor of roasted
corn complements the smoky-sweet taste of chipotle chiles. A
crisp green salad and warm tortillas will complete this meal.
Roasted Corn
and Chipolte Soup
- 2 cups fresh or frozen
corn kernels, thawed
1 tablespoon vegetable oil
1 tablespoon unsalted butter
1 cup chopped onion
2 cloves garlic, minced
3 cups chicken stock
1 (28-ounce) can crushed tomatoes
2 teaspoons salt
1/2 teaspoon ground white pepper
2 (7-ounce) cans chipotle chiles in adobo sauce
- Preheat the oven to 400°F.
- Place corn on a baking
sheet in a single layer; roast about 10 minutes, until browned.
- Heat oil and butter in
a large skillet; sauté onion and garlic over medium-high
heat until browned. Add broth, tomatoes, salt and pepper; simmer
5 minutes. Add chiles and corn, simmer 5 minutes to heat through.
Makes 6 servings.