Green-Chili and Corn Bisque Recipe

Name: Green-Chili and Corn Bisque
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 6 tablespoons butter; 1 small onion, peeled and minced; 3 large roasted poblano chilies, peeled, seeded and chopped; 2 stems fresh basil; 2 stems fresh marjoram; 3 1/2 cups fresh corn; 1/2 teaspoon sugar; 2 cups water; 16 large oysters, shucked, juice reserved; 1/2 pound wild mushroooms (chanterelle or oyster); 1/4 cup minced chives

Servings: persons

6 tablespoons butter
1 small onion, peeled and minced
3 large roasted poblano chilies, peeled, seeded and chopped
2 stems fresh basil
2 stems fresh marjoram
3 1/2 cups fresh corn
1/2 teaspoon sugar
2 cups water
16 large oysters, shucked, juice reserved
1/2 pound wild mushroooms (chanterelle or oyster)
1/4 cup minced chives

1
Heat 2 tablespoons butter in a large skillet until hot; add onions and cook slowly over low heat until translucent, about 5 minutes.
2
Add chilies, basil and marjoram, and continue cooking 5 minutes longer, stirring occasionally.
3
Add corn and stir.
4
Add sugar and water, increase heat and bring liquid to a simmer.
5
Add oyster juice, remove herbs and cool.
6
Pour corn mixture into a blender or food processor and puree until smooth, adding more water if too thick.
7
Pass the soup though a fine mesh strainer into a pot over low heat and keep warm.
8
In a saute pan, heat 2 tablespoons butter over medium heat.
9
Add mushrooms and saute until lightly browned, about 5 minutes; set aside.
10
In another saute pan over medium heat, warm the remaining 2 tablespoons butter.
11
Add oysters and cook until barely warm, about 3 minutes.
12
Pour any remaining oyster juice into the soup pot.
13
Pour the soup into 8 warm bowls, arrange oysters and mushrooms in the center of each and garnish with chives.

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Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Use a neutral oil or a plant-based spread in place of butter for a dairy-free version.
Brown sugar instead of white sugar adds a deeper, more caramel-like flavor.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 11 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 6 tablespoons butter, 1 small onion, peeled and minced, 3 large roasted poblano chilies, peeled, seeded and chopped, 2 stems fresh basil, and more.

Yes, Green-Chili and Corn Bisque falls under the Soups & Stews category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

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Green-Chili and Corn Bisque

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