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Preheat the grill to medium-high heat.
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Put the corn on the grill and cook for 5 to 6 minutes, turning as needed to evenly brown.
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Remove the corn from the grill and when cool enough to handle, then put corn, stem down in a large bowl and with a sharp knife, remove the kernels, set aside.
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Put the corn cobs into a large stock pot, add the water, chicken stock, salt, pepper, garlic, peppers, cilantro stems, shallots and celery.
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Put the pot over high heat and bring it to a strong boil.
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Cook for 45 minutes, then strain the solids.
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Cool.
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In a medium saucepan, cover the diced potatoes with 3 cups of the cooled stock and bring to a boil over medium heat.
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Cook until fork tender, about 15 minutes.
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then remove from heat and set aside.
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In a large stock pot over medium-high heat, add the 4 tablespoons of butter, and once melted, add the diced onions, half of the corn kernels and the peppers.
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Saute until a golden fond starts to form on bottom of pan, about 6 to 8 minutes.
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Add the garlic and cook for 1 minute more, stirring frequently.
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Stir in 3 cups of the stock and simmer for 30 minutes.
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Cool the mixture for about 5 minutes, then carefully add it to a blender and puree.
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Wipe the stock pot clean, put it over medium-high heat and add the bacon.
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Cook until crisp, then drain on a paper towel lined plate.
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Add the remaining 1 tablespoon of butter to the bacon fat, along with the remaining corn.
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Season with the salt and pepper and saute for 4 to 5 minutes.
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Add the stock and potatoes and combine well.
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Stir in the heavy cream, add the corn puree mixture.
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Heat through and adjust seasoning, if necessary.
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Serve garnished with the cilantro and a dollop of the Chipotle Cream and Spicy Saltines.
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In a small glass bowl, add the cream and beat with an electric mixer until stiff, about 3 to 4 minutes.
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Add the chipotle, salt and pepper, to taste, zest and lime juice beat until incorporated.
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Add the cilantro and season with salt, if necessary.
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Refrigerate covered until ready to use.
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Preheat the oven to 300 degrees F. Fit a baking sheet with a rack.
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Combine all of the spices in a small bowl and mix well.
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In a separate small bowl, beat the butter with an electric mixer until fluffy.
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Add the spices and beat until incorporated.
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Spread about 1/2 teaspoon of the mixture gently onto each cracker and set them on the rack in the baking sheet.
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Once all are done, bake for 5 minutes.
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Remove and cool.
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Store in an air tight container.
