Creamy Corn & Poblano Chowder Recipe
Perfect for wintry days, this hearty soup with just the right amount of spice is equal parts warming and transportive - giving you a taste of authentic Mexico with the traditional flavors and aromas of the creamy corn, poblano peppers and ancho chili-infused oil. This chowder recipe is a favorite featured in the handout for our Culinary Discovery Tour in Costa Maya. ¡Buen provecho!
Creamy Corn & Poblano Chowder Recipe
Serves 6
INGREDIENTS
- 4 cups chicken broth
- 4 ounces bacon, cut into ½-inch pieces
- 2 tablespoons butter
- 1 yellow onion, diced
- 3 roasted poblano peppers, diced
- 1 stalk celery, diced
- 2 thyme sprigs
- 1 bay leaf
- Kosher salt
- Freshly ground black pepper
- 2 cups mashed potatoes
- 3 cups grilled corn kernels
- 2 cups heavy cream
- Chive, lime and Ancho chili-infused – oil see recipe
DIRECTIONS
- In a large stockpot over medium heat add the bacon and cook until the fat is rendered, and the bacon is crisp, about 8 to 10 minutes.
- Transfer onto paper towels to drain.
- Increase the heat to medium-high and add the butter, onion, peppers, celery, thyme, and bay leaf. Season to taste with salt and pepper. Cook, stirring occasionally, until the vegetables soften, about 8 to 10 minutes.
- Slowly stir in the stock. Add the mashed potatoes and simmer on low heat for 20 minutes.
- Add the cream and grilled corn and cook until warmed through, about 5 minutes. Discard the thyme and bay leaf.
- Stir in the lime juice and season with additional salt and pepper if needed.
Chive, Lime & Ancho Chili-Infused Oil
Makes ½ cup
INGREDIENTS
- ½ cup extra virgin olive oil
- 6 chive stems chives
- Peel of 1 lime (skin only)
- 1 dried ancho chili
DIRECTIONS
- In a sterilized glass jar, combine the oil, chive stems, lime peel and dried anchos and cover tightly to infuse (unrefrigerated) for 24 hours.
- Strain the oil through a fine mesh strainer into a glass container with a pour spout. Discard the aromatics. Oil will store for up to 3 weeks.
- Drizzle generously on soup.
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