Fresh Corn Soup

Directions

1. 1
   Simmer corn with salt in the water, covered, 20 minutes, or until very tender.
2. 2
   Puree soup in batches in a blender until very smooth (use caution when blending hot liquids).
3. 3
   As each batch is pureed, pour through a coarse sieve, pressing on solids, into a saucepan if serving hot or into a metal bowl if serving cold.
4. 4
   Reheat soup, stirring, or chill it by setting bowl of soup in a larger bowl of ice and cold water and stirring.
5. 5
   If soup is too thick, thin with water.
6. 6
   Serve sprinkled with chives.