Fire roasted corn soup

Serves 12

Tip: Roasting develops the natural sugars in the corn to create a caramelized flavor. No fresh jalapenos? Use 1/2 teaspoon dried cayenne pepper.

1. Place 4 cups corn kernels on baking sheet.
2. Roast 8 minutes at 500 F until caramelized.
3. Add 1 1/2 tablespoons olive oil.
4. Add 3 cups chopped onions.
5. Add 2 cups chopped carrots.
6. Add 2 cups chopped celery.
7. Add 2 teaspoons chopped garlic.
8. Cook 5 minutes.
9. Add roasted corn.
10. Add 1/4 cup all-purpose flour.
11. Add 1 teaspoon cumin.
12. Add 6 cups vegetable stock.
13. Add 2 jalapeno peppers.
14. Simmer 30 minutes.
15. Add 1 1/2 cups half-and-half.
16. Add 1 teaspoon salt.
17. Add 1/8 teaspoon white pepper.
18. Add 1 tablespoon chopped parsley.

Created by the executive wellness chef and registered dietitians at the Mayo Clinic Healthy Living Program.