Corn And Grilled Sweet Potato Chowder

Ingredients

10 ounces corn kernels air
1 onion
2 roma tomatoes cored
1 poblano pepper
1 slice sweet potato
1 tablespoon corn oil
1 chipotle pepper
1/4 cup wild rice see pantry
4 cups vegetable broth
2 garlic
1 tablespoon thyme leaves
1 whol lime
1 salt and pepper

Instructions

Pantry ... use leftover wild rice or a blend. Or reserve a 1/4 cup of rice and beans from an instant soup cup (the kind you microwave and steep); try the black bean and rice soup. Toss corn, onion, tomato, poblano, and sweet potato (or yam) with olive oil. If you want to use your smoker, set up grill with wet smoking chips. Arrange vegetables on grill (use the tray with holes); cover, and grill for 15 to 20 minutes. Follow the grill maker's guidelines to adjust the heat (not too hot). If you want to roast in the oven, use a heavy duty foil, make a packet, adding the chipotle for smoky flavor: roast at 425F degrees for 15 minutes. Remove from oven and let stand for minutes before opening the packet. You may want to dice the potato slices into bite-sized pieces. Combine the vegetables with the other ingredients in a soup pot, and bring to a simmer and cook for 10 to 15 minutes. Season with salt and pepper, and garnish with cilantro. Serve with cornbread or sourdough. Good as an appetizer for grilled fish or chicken. Find recipes by Peter Zimmer, chef at the Inn of the Anasazi, Sante Fe, New Mexico for similar recipes. -The Great Vegetarian Cookbook: The Chefs' Secret Recipes, 1994 by Kathleen DeVanna Fish (ISBN 0-9620472-1-X)