6 ears fresh sweet corn
6 cups chicken or vegetable broth
2 cloves garlic, peeled and bruised
1 russet potato, peeled and cut into 1/2-inch dice
2 cups milk
Salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste
1/4 pound slab bacon, rind removed, cut into 1/4-inch dice (see NOTE)
1 onion, cut into 1/4-inch dice (plus 2 tablespoons olive oil if the bacon is lean)
4 medium-size ripe tomatoes, seeded and cut into 1/4-inch dice
1/4 cup slivered fresh basil
NOTE: 2 tablespoons of olive oil may be substituted for the bacon if you desire a vegetarian soup.
1. Strip the kernels off the corncobs. Set the corn kernels aside (there should be about 3 cups). Break the corncobs in half and place them in a heavy pot along with the broth and garlic. Bring to a boil, reduce the heat, and simmer, partially covered, to flavor the broth, about 10 minutes. Remove and discard the cobs and the garlic.
2. Stir the potato and half of the reserved corn kernels into the broth. Bring to a boil, reduce the heat to medium, and simmer, partially covered, until the potato is tender, about 10 to 12 minutes. Cool slightly. Purée in a food processor and remove to a large bowl. Add 2 cups of milk and season with salt and pepper. Reserve.
3. Place the bacon in the soup pot and cook it over low heat (add the 2 tablespoons olive oil if the bacon is lean), stirring occasionally, to render the fat, about 6 to 7 minutes. Add the onions and cook, stirring occasionally, until softened, about 10 minutes.
4. Add the reserved pureed corn soup back to the pot along with the remaining corn kernels (1 1/2 cups), and simmer for 8 minutes. Adjust the seasonings.
5. Before serving stir in the tomatoes and basil. Serve immediately.
8 portions
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