Raw Milk Corn And Chive Soup
With cooler weather fast approaching, theres nothing better than a heart warming soup. This creamy corn and chive soup made with cold pressed raw milk is the perfect way to ease into winter.
INGREDIENTS:
60g unsalted butter
2 tbs extra virgin olive oil, plus extra to serve
2 leeks, white and light green part only, finely chopped
2 garlic cloves, finely chopped
4 bacon rashers, finely chopped
4 corn cobs, kernels removed, cobs reserved
1 parmesan rind, plus 1/2 cup (40g) finely grated parmesan, plus extra to serve
6 cups (1.5L) chicken stock
2 cups (500ml) Cold pressed raw milk
Chopped chives, to serve
METHOD:
Step 1: Melt butter and oil in a large saucepan over medium heat. Add leek, garlic and bacon, and cook, stirring, for 15 minutes until leek is softened but not coloured.
Step 2: Add corn kernels and reserved cobs, parmesan rind and stock, and bring to a simmer. Cook for 20 minutes until corn is tender and stock is flavoursome. Reduce heat to low.
Step 3: Add milk and simmer for 3-4 minutes, stirring, until milk has melted through the soup. Discard parmesan rind and corn cobs, stir through grated parmesan. In 2 batches transfer soup to a blender and whiz until smooth. Season well to taste.
Step 4: Divide among bowls and top with chives. Scatter with extra grated parmesan, black pepper and drizzle over extra oil to serve.