Ingredients

  • 3 tablespoons unsalted butter
  • 1 medium onion, chopped
  • 1 garlic clove, minced
  • 1 teaspoon ground coriander seeds
  • 1 teaspoon ground cumin seeds
  • 1 jalapeno pepper, minced
  • 2 medium tomatoes, seeded and diced
  • 2 medium potatoes, diced
  • 1 red bell pepper, cored, seeded and diced
  • 1 teaspoon coarse salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
  • 4 cups vegetable stock
  • 5 ears of corn, husked and kernels removed
  • 1 cup milk
  • 1/2 cup grated Manchego cheese

Method

  • Melt the butter in a large stockpot over moderate heat.
  • Saute the onions until soft, about 10 minutes.
  • Add the garlic, coriander, cumin and jalapeno pepper and sautJ another 2 minutes to release the aromas.
  • Add the chopped tomatoes and cook until they are juicy.
  • Add the potatoes, bell pepper, salt and pepper, and stock.
  • Cover and simmer until the potatoes are tender, about 10 minutes.
  • Add the corn and heat through another 2 minutes.
  • In a blender, puree half of the soup with the milk and cheese.
  • Stir the puree back into the soup pot.
  • Adjust seasoning.
  • Heat slowly until soup is warmed through and serve.