Chef John's Just Corn Soup: A Creamy and Delicious Dish

Indulge in the flavors of sweet and juicy corn in this creamy and comforting corn soup recipe. Chef John's Just Corn Soup is made with simple ingredients and is perfect for any time of the year. The soup is velvety smooth with a hint of sweetness from the corn and a touch of heat from the cayenne pepper. It's a comforting bowl of goodness that will warm you up from the inside out.

Ingredients

• 4 cups fresh corn kernels
• 2 cups chicken broth
• 1 cup heavy cream
• 1 onion, chopped
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• 2 tablespoons butter
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
• 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper
• 1 tablespoon fresh thyme leaves
• Chopped chives for garnish

Directions

1. In a large pot, melt the butter over medium heat.
2. Add the chopped onion and minced garlic. Sauté until the onion becomes translucent.
3. Add the corn kernels, chicken broth, salt, black pepper, and cayenne pepper to the pot. Stir well to combine.
4. Bring the mixture to a boil, then reduce the heat and simmer for 10 minutes.
5. Using an immersion blender or regular blender, puree the soup until smooth.
6. Return the soup to the pot and stir in the heavy cream and fresh thyme leaves.
7. Simmer for an additional 5 minutes to heat through.
8. Serve the soup hot, garnished with chopped chives.

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