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KOMBUCHA-CHA-CHA

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Kombucha (sweet-sour fermented tea) gets a boost of sweetness from tropical coconut rum. We loved this with bottled passion fruit-flavored kombucha, but feel free to use your own brew.

Provided by Food Network Kitchen

Categories beverage

Time 5m

Yield 1 drink

Number Of Ingredients 3

Ingredients

3 ounces passion fruit-flavored kombucha
2 ounces coconut rum
Lime wedge, for garnish

Steps:

Pour the kombucha and rum into a rocks glass filled with ice. Stir gently to combine. Serve garnished with a lime wedge.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 150 calorie, Fat 0 grams, SaturatedFat 0 grams, Cholesterol 0 milligrams, Carbohydrate 6 grams, Protein 0 grams, Sugar 3 grams

CHA CHA CHOWDER

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Provided by Jeff Mauro, host of Sandwich King

Categories appetizer

Time 1h40m

Yield 7 to 8 cups

Number Of Ingredients 12

Ingredients

8 cups vegetable stock
3 sprigs fresh thyme
1 bay leaf
Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
8 ears corn, kernels removed (about 6 cups)
3 tablespoons butter
3 poblano peppers, stems, seeds and ribs removed, diced
1 yellow onion, diced (about 2 cups)
12 ounces Yukon Gold potatoes (skins on), diced into 1/4-inch cubes
1 cup half-and-half
Smoked paprika, for garnish
Fresh cilantro leaves, chopped, for garnish

Steps:

In a large pot, combine the vegetable stock, thyme, bay leaf, and some salt and pepper. With the back of a bench scraper, scrape the "milk" from the cobs into the pot. Then add the cobs to the pot as well. Simmer for 20 minutes. Turn off the heat and remove the cobs, bay leaf and thyme. This is your corn stock.
In another large pot, melt the butter over medium heat. Add the poblanos and onions, and sweat until soft, about 15 minutes. Slowly add the corn stock, then the corn kernels and the potatoes, and simmer until the potatoes are soft, about 20 minutes. Check the seasoning and adjust.
Transfer half of the soup to a blender and carefully blend until smooth. Pour this back into the pot and add the half-and-half. Thin the soup with additional water, if desired.
Garnish with a couple pinches of smoked paprika and some chopped cilantro. Serve with two spoons, cuz IT'S DAT GOOD.