Sweet Corn Soup

Directions

1. 1
   Prepare the vegetables: Cut onion into thin slices.
2. 2
   Remove the husk and silk from the corn, then stand it up vertically and carefully run a chopping knife down to cut/scrape the kernels off (it might help to cut it in half first if you can).
3. 3
   Put butter in a heavy pot and melt over medium heat.
4. 4
   Once melted, add the onions and cook while stirring until starting to turn golden brown and soft (about 10-15 minutes).
5. 5
   Add about 1/2 tsp salt and the corn kernels.
6. 6
   Cook an additional 2-3 minutes, stirring.
7. 7
   Add the water and bring to a boil.
8. 8
   Turn to low heat and simmer for 5 minutes.
9. 9
   Stop the heat and puree the soup until smooth using a hand mixer, food processor or blender.
10. 10
    If you don't like the grainy texture, strain the soup through a fine-ish sieve.
11. 11
    Adjust the the taste with more salt.
12. 12
    Serve into bowls and sprinkle with pepper if desired.