CREAMED SWEET CORN SOUP

SWEET CORN SOUP
Avocado oil
7 ears sweet white corn, kernels removed
1 large leeks, whites only, chopped
1 small Vidalia onion, chopped
1 tablespoon sugar
2 teaspoons sea salt
1/2 teaspoon white pepper
4 cups chicken broth
1 cup + 2 tablespoons heavy cream
3 tablespoons water
3 tablespoons cornstarch
Juice of 1 lime

• In a large stock pot saute' the corn, onion and leeks until translucent, 5 minutes or so.
• Add sugar and cook a few minutes more.
• Add stock and bring to a boil.
• Reduce heat and simmer 45 minutes or so.
• Add heavy cream and simmer 15 minutes more.
• Whisk together water and cornstarch until well blended.
• Add lime juice, salt, pepper and cornstarch mixture until well blended.
• Puree and strain.
• Enjoy.