Corn Chowder (Sope de Mais)

By davidgoodman

This may be the mythical Corn Chowder from The Ivy in LA!

Ingredients

• 2 tablespoons butter
• 1 large Spanish (white) onion, finely chopped
• 2 red peppers, finely chopped
• 2 green peppers, finely chopped
• 1 large serrano pepper, finely chopped
• 7 or 8 medium-size ears fresh corn, kernels sliced off the cob
• 1/2 bunch tarragon, leaves only, chopped
• 1 teaspoon Indian black pepper
• Salt
• 1 1/2 tablespoons sugar
• 1 quart milk
• 1 quart water

Preparation

Step 1

1. Melt butter in medium saucepan. Add onion and cook 3 minutes.

2. Add red, green and serrano peppers and saute 3 minutes.

3. Add corn kernels and saute 10 minutes.

4. Add tarragon leaves, black pepper, salt and sugar.

5. Add milk and water. Bring to boil. Serve hot. Makes 3 1/2 quarts.