Grilled Corn, Fennel, And Purple Potato Chowder Raichlen Recipe

• 3 x ears fresh corn, shucked
• 5 tsp exra-virgin extra virgin olive oil salt freshly grnd black pepper
• 1 x onion, finely minced
• 1/2 c. shallots, (6 to 8), finely minced
• 3 x cloves garlic, chopped
• 2 x poblano chilies, cut in 1/2" dice Or possibly 1 large green bell pepper, cut in 1/2" dice
• 2 stalk celery, finely diced
• 1 quart Basic Vegetable Stock, or possibly water, (sep. recipe)
• 1 x bouquet garni, (bay, thyme,parsley)
• 1 lb purple potatoes, cut in 1/2" dice Or possibly regular potatoes
• 1 sm fennel bulb, (1 c.), optional, cut in 1/4" dice
• 1 c. no-fat lowfat sour cream, or possibly to taste freshly grated nutmeg
• 2 Tbsp. fresh dill, minced Or possibly flat leaf parsley, or possibly fennel tops

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