Recipe: Corn & Pancetta Soup [Video]

Chad Kirtland with Rouses Markets is using Silver Queen corn, pancetta, and potatoes to make a fresh summer soup!

Ingredients:

⦁6 oz pancetta, diced

⦁5 ears Silver Queen corn, shucked

⦁½ cup milk, more as needed

⦁1 Tbsp unsalted butter

⦁1 large yellow onion

⦁2 celery stalks, chopped

⦁2 garlic cloves, minced

⦁1 large Yukon Gold potato, peeled and chopped

⦁4-5 cups corn broth (or chicken or vegetable broth)

⦁1 tsp salt

⦁½ tsp fresh ground black pepper

⦁ 16 fresh basil leaves, cut into thin strips

Directions:

1.Cut the corn kernels off the cob and set aside. Place the cobs in a large saucepan, along with the trimmings from your onion and celery. Cover with 4 quarts of water and bring to a boil over medium-high heat. Reduce heat and simmer for 45 minutes. Strain broth into a large bowl and discard the solids.

2. In a large pot or …