Spicy Roasted Tomato and Corn Soup

I did a variation on the Tomato soup i posted earlier - this one is a bit more hardy.

Spicy Roasted Tomato and Corn Soup

Ingredients

3 Pints of cherry tomatoes - is used an assortment of heirloom type and my pints are over flowing, it is more like 3 1/2 pints
4 ears of corn

1 large onion rough chopped
2 small banana peppers, rough chopped seeds removed
2 table spoon olive oil
6 sprigs of parsley
4 cloves of garlic smashed
1/3 of a cup of fresh ribbon basil leaves
2 cups of chicken stock, low salt
2 one inch slices of a multi grain bread- used a hearty type
1 cup half and half
1 teaspoon ground yellow mustard
1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
1/2 teaspoon turmeric
1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/4 to a full teaspoon of cayenne pepper - based on your taste
salt and pepper to taste

Direction
Preheat oven to 400 degrees

Place tomatoes in a single layer on a parchment lined cookie sheet. Place in the oven until the tomatoes have burst and they start to char their skins. Remove from oven.

In a large sauce pan over medium high heat place olive oil, banana peppers and onions and cook until tender. Add garlic and saute for 30 seconds, now add the chicken stock, tomatoes, parsley and spices. Bring to a boil, then reduce to a simmer. Simmer for about 20 to 30 minutes.

While the soup is simmering: using a pair of tongs roast the ears of corn over the open flame of the stove until charred and blacken. If you have an electric stove, roast the corn in the oven under the broiler. Once corn is cooled remove from the cobs.

Next place the bread into the soup - tearing the bread into 1 inch chucks before you add them to the soup. Simmer for an addition 5 minutes then remove the pot from the heat. Let cool.

Once the soup has cooled enough to handle, puree the soup in batches in the food processor, strain, toss solids and return to sauce pan. Place pan on a medium heat and add the corn to soup and heat through. This is also a great time to taste for seasoning: add more salt and pepper to taste. If you like it a bit spicier add more cayenne.

Next add the half and half, stir to combine.

When serving top with the basil ribbons and serve with a nice baguette.

Enjoy cooking