butterflydog 8-09-05

8 ears of corn in husks

1 red bell pepper diced

1 Tbsp olive oil

4 oz salt pork or diced bacon

2 leeks chopped ( white and green parts )

1 sweet onion diced

6 cloves garlic minced

5 cups heavy cream

6 cups chicken stock

1 1/2 cups cilantro chopped

1 1/2 tsp salt

1 tsp pepper

1/4 to 1/2 tsp ground chipotle pepper or cayenne pepper

2 Tbsp lime juice

Remove exterior husks from corn and grill with inner husks on grill

till corn is caramelized. Grill pepper. Remove husks

from corn and scrape corn into a bowl. Skin the roasted pepper and

remove seeds and dice. In oil, saute the pork or bacon, onion,

garlic and leeks till just starting to brown. Remove from heat. In a blender puree half the corn with half the stock. To

the pot add the pureed mixture, remaining stock , corn,

cream, cilantro, bell pepper and salt and peppers. Simmer over

medium heat 15 minutes. Stir in lime juice. Serves 6.