Poblano Carrot And Cauliflower Soup Food

POBLANO SOUP

Steps:

• Heat a grill or grill pan to medium-high heat. Grill the poblanos skin-side down until blistering, about 5 minutes. Remove from the heat and let cool slightly.
• While the poblanos are cooling, spray the grill pan with nonstick cooking spray and grill the Cotija cheese on all sides until browned, 2 to 3 minutes. Remove from the heat and let cool. Cube the cheese and reserve for garnish.
• Remove and discard the blistered skin from the poblanos. Dice 1 poblano and reserve for garnish. Roughly chop the remaining 2 poblanos.
• Melt 1 tablespoon of the butter in a medium saucepan over medium heat. Add the onions and the 2 chopped poblanos and cook, stirring occasionally, until tender, 5 to 10 minutes. Stir in the Jack cheese. Pour in the 1 quart chicken broth and bring to a rolling boil. Add the cilantro. Boil for 30 seconds and then remove from the heat. Carefully puree until smooth with a handheld immersion blender or in 2 to 3 batches in a blender (do not fill the blender more than halfway full per batch). Stir in the remaining 1 tablespoon butter.
• Make a cornstarch slurry by whisking together the cornstarch with 4 teaspoons cold water or chicken broth in a small bowl. Stir the slurry into the soup to thicken. Season with salt.
• Garnish with the pepitas, diced poblano and grilled Cotija cheese.

CREAMY CAULIFLOWER POBLANO SOUP

Steps:

• Heat the butter in a medium saucepan over medium heat. Once melted, add the garlic and cook until fragrant, 30 seconds. Add the peppers and onions and cook, stirring often, until totally softened, about 8 minutes. Stir in the coriander and cumin and cook until fragrant, 1 minute. Add the cauliflower, milk, 3 cups water and 1 teaspoon salt and bring to a simmer. Simmer until the cauliflower is very soft, about 8 minutes. The milk might curdle or separate, but don't worry- it will smooth out once you puree it.
• Let cool slightly, then transfer to a blender and puree in batches until completely smooth. Alternatively, use an immersion blender to puree. Return the soup to the pot and adjust the thickness to the desired consistency with water and season to taste. Serve topped with sour cream and chips with hot sauce and limes on the side.

LEMONY CARROT AND CAULIFLOWER SOUP

Steps:

• In a large, dry pot over medium heat, toast coriander seeds until fragrant and dark golden-brown, 2 to 3 minutes. Transfer to a mortar and pestle and coarsely crush.
• Return the pot to medium heat. Add the oil and heat until warm. Stir in onion; cook, stirring occasionally, until soft and lightly colored, 7 to 10 minutes. Stir in garlic and cook 1 minute.
• Add carrots, crushed coriander, salt and 6 cups water to the pot. Stir in the miso until it dissolves. Bring mixture to a simmer and cook, uncovered, 5 minutes. Stir in cauliflower and cook, covered, over medium-low heat until the vegetables are very tender, about 10 minutes.
• Remove the soup from the heat. Using an immersion blender, purée the soup until smooth. (Alternatively, you can let soup cool slightly then purée it in batches in a food processor or blender.) If necessary, return the puréed soup to the heat to warm through. Stir in the lemon zest and juice just before serving. Drizzle with oil and sprinkle with chile, sea salt and cilantro leaves.

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.

POBLANO, CARROT & CAULIFLOWER SOUP

Steps:

• The poblanos can be prepared a day ahead to save time.
• Heat a skillet on medium, pour in the oil and cook the onion until soft, about 3 - 4 minutes.
• Add the garlic, tomato, oregano and thyme. Stir and cook until the mixture has nearly dried out, about 4 minutes.
• Add the carrot and stock; bring to a boil, cover, lower heat and simmer until the carrots are tender, 6 - 8 minutes.
• Add the cauliflower and roasted poblanos and season with salt & pepper.
• Cook about 4 more minutes until the cauliflower is tender.
• Stir in the cilantro and serve.

POBLANO, CARROT, AND CAULIFLOWER SOUP

Steps:

• 1. Roast the poblano chiles over a direct flame or under an oven broiler, turning frequently, until charred all over, about 8 to 10 minutes. If using a broiler, check often to see that they don't get too black or shriveled. Put the chiles in a plastic or paper bag and let steam 6 to 8 minutes. Rub off the skins. Remove and discard the stems and seeds. Rinse the chiles and pat dry with a paper towel. Cut into short 1/4-inch-thick strips. Set aside. 2. In a large pot, heat the oil over medium heat and cook the onion, stirring, until softened, 3 to 4 minutes. Add the tomato, garlic, oregano, and thyme. Cook, stirring, until the mixture is nearly dry, about 4 minutes. Add the broth and carrots. Bring to a boil, reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer until the carrots are tender, 6 to 8 minutes. Add the cauliflower, reserved poblano strips, salt, and pepper. Cook until the cauliflower is tender,about 4 minutes. Stir in the cilantro. Serve hot.From "1,000 Mexican Recipes." Copyright 2001 by Marge Poore. Used with permission of the publisher, Wiley Publishing, Inc. All Rights Reserved.

CAULIFLOWER AND CARROTS SOUP

Steps:

• Combine the first 5 ingredients in a saucepan. Cook until veggies are tender. Don't drain. Remove from the heat.
• Incorporate the next 8 ingredients. Pour everything in a large bowl. Reduce in puree in a blender or food processor, in 3 or 4 times. Put back in the saucepan.
• Add sherry wine. Reheat the soup.

ROASTED CARROT AND CAULIFLOWER SOUP

Steps:

• Preheat your oven to 410 degrees F.
• Add the carrots and cauliflower to a medium-sized bowl. Add the olive oil and 1 teaspoon of salt and 1 teaspoon of pepper. Toss to coat.
• Place the carrots and cauliflower on a baking sheet and roast for about 20 minutes, turning once or twice during roasting.
• Add the broth to a large pot, then add the roasted carrots, cauliflower, onion, thyme and remaining salt and pepper. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer, covered, for about 20 minutes.
• Remove the soup from the heat. Use an immersion blender and carefully blend the ingredients until smooth (you could also use a regular blender, adding the soup in small batches and blending).
• Add the cream, a little at a time, and continue to blend until incorporated.
• Serve in individual bowls, garnished with the slivered almonds or fresh parsley.

POBLANO CHILE PEPPER SOUP

Steps:

• Preheat oven to broil. Place poblano chile peppers on a cookie sheet and place in oven. Allow skin to blacken and blister, turning the chile peppers until all sides are done. (Note: Do not overcook.) When they are done, place them in a paper bag and seal. In about 15 to 20 minutes, take them out of the bag and peel the skin off each one under running water. Remove the stems and seeds.
• In a blender, combine the chile peppers, broth, salt and pepper to taste and nutmeg. Blend until smooth. In a small saucepan over medium heat, warm the milk and set aside. In another saucepan over medium heat, melt the butter or margarine, add the flour and stir well. Add the warmed milk and stir until well blended. Add the chile pepper mixture and mix well. Reduce heat to low and simmer for 30 minutes.