Fresh Corn Soup

Directions

1. 1
   Cook corn in pot of boiling water.
2. 2
   (Bring water to boil, immerse corn, cover& turn off heat- leave corn in water about 10 minutes).
3. 3
   Remove corn& let cool.
4. 4
   Heat oil in large saucepan over med-high heat.
5. 5
   Add onion, leek, green onions, ginger, basil& mint.
6. 6
   Reduce heat& saute, stirring often for about 10 minutes.
7. 7
   Cut corn from cob& stir the kernels into pot, along with potato.
8. 8
   Add broth& bring to boil over med-high heat.
9. 9
   Reduce heat to med-low& simmer, covered until the potato is soft enough to puree, (about 20- 30 minutes).
10. 10
    Puree in food processor or using an immersion blender, return to pot& gently warm.
11. 11
    Add salt& pepper to taste.