ROASTED CORN & TOMATO BISQUE

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Fresh veggies make this a perfect soup for this time of year (July in Texas) but can also be made with frozen. Central Market - January 1998 provided this to our family - hope your family enjoys.

Provided by Sue Masters

Categories     Corn

Time 3h

Yield 6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 13

5 tablespoons unsalted butter
1 cup chopped onion
1 teaspoon chopped garlic
1/4 cup chopped green bell pepper
1 1/2 cups fresh corn kernels (about 3 ears, roasted Note: To roast oven to 450, shuck corn, place in baking pan and cook in hot ov)
4 large tomatoes, quartered (Use Romas for thicker soup)
4 cups chicken stock
1 tablespoon tomato paste
1 teaspoon chili powder
3/4 teaspoon salt, more to taste
1/2 cup grated monterey jack cheese (about 1/3 lb.)
1 cup sour cream
12 slices bacon, fried crisp and crumbled

Steps:

  • Roast corn (or if you are lazy, use frozen and add a little liquid smoke).
  • In a large, heavy pot, melt the butter.
  • Add onions, garlic and green pepper and cook until just softened (3-4 minutes) Add the corn and tomatoes and cook stirring, 3 minutes more.
  • Add the chicken stock and stir in the tomato paste.
  • Add corn cobs to stock.
  • Add the chili powder and salt; stir to incorporate these ingredients into the soup.
  • Bring the soup to a boil and cook at a simmer until all the vegetables are completely tender (1 hour).
  • Remove corn cobs and discard.
  • Puree the soup in a food processor, blender, food mill or Vita-Mix if you are lucky enough to have one.
  • (The soup can be prepared a day in advance. Cool, cover and refrigerate) Return the soup to the pot, and over low heat rewarm.
  • Check seasonings and add more salt, if necessary.
  • Garnish each serving with sour cream, Monterey Jack Cheese and bacon.

Adeola Skydon
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This soup is a must-try for any corn lover!


Hamza Amin
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I love the addition of fresh basil in this soup.


Naem Ahmod
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This soup is the perfect balance of sweet and savory.


Dawn Watkins
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I'm not a big fan of corn soup, but this recipe changed my mind.


Michael Edwards
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This soup is a great way to use up leftover corn and tomatoes.


Fatima Nasir
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This soup is so easy to make and it's always a hit with my family.


asifaasifa asifaasifa
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I love the roasted corn and tomato flavors in this soup.


Jenny Rossman
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This soup is pure comfort food. It's perfect for a cold winter day.


Louis Rodriguez
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5 stars! This soup is amazing!


Shami Rajput
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This is one of my favorite soup recipes. It's so easy to make and always turns out delicious.


Owamie James
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I'm not a big fan of corn, but I really enjoyed this soup. The roasted corn gave it a slightly smoky flavor that I found very appealing.


umeri raja
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I made this soup for a dinner party and it was a huge hit! Everyone loved the unique flavor and creamy texture.


Aman Chaudhry
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This soup is a great way to use up leftover corn and tomatoes. It's also a very affordable and easy recipe to make.


Judeson Corielan
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I followed the recipe closely and it turned out perfectly. The roasted corn and tomatoes gave the soup a wonderful depth of flavor. I also loved the addition of fresh basil, which really brightened up the dish.


Noordeen Mustafah
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This roasted corn and tomato bisque was an absolute delight! I had never tried a corn and tomato soup before, but I am so glad I decided to give this recipe a try. The flavors were incredible, with the sweetness of the corn perfectly balanced by the