Potato Cheese Soup W Bacon And Poblano Chile Recipes

ROASTED POBLANO SOUP WITH POTATOES AND CHEDDAR

Steps:

• Turn on the oven broiler.
• Arrange the poblanos on a baking sheet, and broil, taking care not to burn, and turning frequently. The peppers are ready when they are blistered and charred on all sides.
• Remove from the oven, place in a large bowl, and cover with plastic wrap. Steam for 10 minutes.
• Remove seeds, and do your best to peel skin from poblanos.
• Heat oil in a large pot over medium heat.
• Add the onion, and cook until translucent, 5-7 minutes.
• Add the garlic and cook for one minute until fragrant.
• Add the poblano peppers, carrots, celery, potatoes, chicken stock and salt.
• Cook for 15-20 minutes or until potatoes are tender.
• Using an immersion blender, puree the soup until creamy and smooth.
• Stir in the cheddar and milk, stirring until cheese has completely melted and incorporated into the soup.

POTATO POBLANO SOUP

Steps:

• In a heavy Dutch oven or stockpot, fry the bacon over moderate heat, stirring frequently, until it starts to brown. Toss in the onions, half of the diced Poblanos, the salt and pepper and cook until slightly golden, 5 to 7 minutes. Spoon out any excess fat. Stir in the garlic and cook briefly just to release the aroma, 1 to 2 minutes. Pour in the chicken stock, add the potatoes and bring to a boil. Reduce to a simmer and cook 20 minutes. Puree in a food processor or blender just until smooth, being careful not to over-process. Over-working will result in a gummy soup. Return to the pot, stir in the Crema, Creme Fraiche or sour cream and bring just to a boil. Stir in the remaining Poblanos for garnish. Sprinkle with grated Anejo, if desired, and serve hot.