Sweet Corn Chipotle Soup

By Dianewaldron

Creamy corn soup with a kick.

Ingredients

• 6 C sweet corn
• 1 sweet onion, chopped
• 1 yellow bell pepper, chopped
• 3 T olive oil
• 4 C chicken or vegetable broth
• 1 medium potato, diced
• 1 C cream
• 1 t chipotle, powder
• 1 t salt plus more to taste
• 1 t pepper plus more to taste

Preparation

Step 1

In a large pot heat oil over medium heat. Add onions, yellow bell pepper and 1/2 teaspoon salt. Cook, stirring occasionally, until onion and pepper soften, about 3 minutes.

Meanwhile, peel and chop potato. Add potato and water or broth to pot. Bring to a boil. Cook until onions and potatoes are very soft, about 10 minutes. Add corn. Cook until heated through, about 2 minutes.

Puree half the soup in an immersion blender or in a blender (do this in small batches to avoid splashes and burns). Return pureed mixture back to pot, add cream, chipotle powder and salt and pepper to fast. Stir to combine and simmer for about 5 minutes. Serve immediately.