Southwest Corn Soup

Ingredients:

4 cups cut corn kernels

1 onion, diced

1 red bell pepper

2 jalapenos, seeded and minced

1/4 cup olive oil

1 tsp chili powder

1/2 tsp cumin

6 cups chicken broth

1 cup heavy cream

S & P, to taste

1 tsp lime zest

1/3 cup fresh cilantro, minced

shredded cheddar cheese

Directions:

In a large soup pot, combine corn, onion, bell pepper, jalapeno and olive oil. Saute 5 minutes over med-high heat, stirring occasionally.

Add chilli powder, cumin and broth. Bring to a boil. Reduce to medium and simmer 45 minutes.

Add cream and season to taste. Cook 5 minutes.

Remove from heat and add lime zest and cilantro. Garnish with cheese.