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Cut the kernels of corn from the cobs.
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Reserve the cobs.
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Heat the vegetable oil in a large, deep pot and over medium-low heat.
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Add the corn, garlic and onions.
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Sweat until the corn is slightly brown and the onions are translucent.
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Carefully add the cobs and fill the pot with water until the corn is covered.
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Raise the heat and boil for 30 minutes.
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Remove the corn from the heat and allow to cool.
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Then chill for at least 4 hours or up to overnight.
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Remove the cobs with tongs, and use an immersion blender to blend the corn and onions.
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This is the soup base.
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To this add the coconut milk and blend again.
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Separate the soup base into the desired portions for adults and kids.
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Season the adult version with salt, lime juice and chipotle adobo... this stuff is hot, so do as much or as little as you want.
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For the kids, season the soup with salt and serve cold, garnished with caramel corn.
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Serve the soup cold, garnished with a few pieces of honeydew melon.
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This recipe was created by a contestant during a cooking competition.
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The Food Network Kitchens have not tested it for home use, therefore, we cannot make any representation as to the results.