9 cups corn off the cob (some can be
store-bought frozen), cooked
1 small white onion, chopped
1 poblano chile
2 tablespoons butter
1 Qt. Half & Half
1 Qt. whole milk
1 bunch of cilantro
1 lb. Monterrey Jack cheese
tortilla chips
In batches, use blender or food processor
to mix corn kernels with
Half & Half and milk. Set aside.
Mince 1/4 cup of cilantro (loosely packed). Broil
poblano close to
heat, turning until charred over entire surface. Place in brown
paper
bag for 5 minutes, cut lengthwise, remove seeds, cut crosswise, then
slice into 1/4" strips. Melt butter in large pot and simmer
onions until
are just softened. Stir in cilantro and poblano, simmer briefly, then add
corn mixture. Keeping a close eye on the pot to avoid scalding the
soup, heat until warm through and nearly boiling. Reduce heat to low
and continue to cook it slowly for a while.
For each serving, grate a few tablespoons of the cheese and mound
in the center of a shallow bowl. Ladle soup over cheese, then crush
a handful of chips and mound in center of soup. Garnish with sprig
of cilantro.
Woooo!