Tofu, Corn and Potato Soup

[Guest guest]

Tofu, Corn, and Potato Soup

 

 

1 tablespoon unsalted butter

1 tablespoon olive oil

2 medium onions, finely diced

2 Poblano chiles, toasted (see Note) and diced

4 cloves garlic, finely chopped

6 plum tomatoes, peeled, seeded, and chopped

1 cup fish broth or clam juice

1 bay leaf

6 small new potatoes, peeled and halved

3 cups milk

1 cup corn kernels, fresh or thawed frozen

1 ear of corn, shucked and cut crosswise into 1/2inch

rounds

1 block of firm tofu

1/2 teaspoon salt

1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper

1/2 small bunch cilantro, leaves only

 

In a large heavy saucepan, heat the butter and oil

over medium heat. Add the onions and cook for 4 to 5

minutes, until slightly golden. Add the poblanos and

the garlic and cook for 2 minutes more, until the

aroma of the garlic is released. Add the tomatoes,

fish broth and bay leaf. Increase the heat to high and

bring the mixture to a boil. Add the potatoes, bring

back to the boil, and decrease the heat so the mixture

is simmering. Cover the pan and simmer the soup for 15

 

minutes, or until the potatoes are tender but not

falling apart. Stir in the milk and simmer for 5

minutes more, then add the corn kernels, corn rounds,

tofu, salt and pepper and simmer for an additional 4

minutes. Taste for seasoning and serve in heated

bowls, sprinkled with a few leaves of cilantro.

 

Note: Fresh chiles and bell peppers can be roasted

over a gas flame or on a tray under the broiler. Keep

turning so the skin is evenly charred, without burning

and drying out the flesh. Transfer the charred peppers

to a plastic bag, tie the top closed and let steam

until cool to the touch, about 15 minutes. (If you are

rushed, you can place the bag in a bowl of iced water

to speed things up.) The best way to peel is just to

pull off the charred skin by hand and then dip the

peppers briefly in water to remove any blackened bits.

 

Do not peel the pepper under running water since that

will wash away flavorful juices. Once peeled, cut away

stems, seeds and veins.

 

Yield: 6 servings

 

 

 

=====

Language is an expression of thought. Everytime you speak, your mind is on

ParadeMark 12: 30,31

 

 

 

Tax Center - online filing with TurboTax

http://taxes./