Ingredients
5 ears Corn
1/4 pounds Pancetta
1 cup Onion, chopped
2 cups Red Potatoes, diced
1 jar Roasted red peppers
6 cups Chicken Broth
2 Oregano Sprigs
1/2 cup Heavy Cream
1 cup Celery, chopped (optional)
1 Tabasco and scallions for garnish
Preparation
Husk Corn, Cut off kernels
In a 6 quart pan over medium heat cook pancetta until crisp
Remove pancetta and add onions. Cook until lightly browned.
Add Corn, potatoes, peppers, broth and oregano. Bring to a boil over high heat. Stir often
Reduce heat, cover and simmer stirring occasionally until potatoes mash easily, about 15 min.
Discard oregano sprigs
Puree soup in mixer. Add back to pan. Add cream and stir until hot.
Add salt, pepper, tobasco to taste. Ladle into bowls and top with pancetta and scallions