ROASTED CORN AND GARLIC WOW THE SOUP KITCHEN IS LIVING GOOD ENJOY DAN:

                       CORN AND POTATO SOUP by CHEF DAN:

Serves 30 -40

INGREDIENTS:

6 tablespoons butter

22 cups chicken broth

4 heads roasted garlic

12 cups corn

15 red skin potatoes, peeled and diced

4 onions, chopped, divided

6 carrots, chopped

3 teaspoons EACH coriander, cumin, dried thyme and cayenne pepper

1 quart half & half

1/4-cup lime juice

DIRECTIONS:                       (PRE-HEAT OVEN TO 350 DEGREES)

1.    Peel skins of garlic.

2.    Drizzle with olive oil, and wrap in foil.

3.    Cook 40-50 minutes, until soft and brown in color.

4.    In a skillet over medium-heat add spices and corn, brown for about 5-8 minutes.

5.    Set aside.

6.    In a food processor add roasted garlic and 2 chopped onions puree till smooth.

7.    In the skillet add 2 tablespoons butter and sauté the 2 remaining chopped onions, and cook for about 5 minutes.

8.    In a stock pot add broth, potatoes and bring to a boil and cook for 15 minutes or until potatoes are fork tender.

9.    Add corn, spices and pureed garlic and onions.

10. Simmer for about 30 minutes.

11. Add half & half and simmer for another 12-15 minutes.

12. Take off heat and lime juice.

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