SOUTHWESTERN CORN AND POTATO SOUP

Southwestern Corn and Potato Soup image

Yield Makes 6 main-course servings

Number Of Ingredients 12

3 tablespoons olive oil
1 large onion, chopped
1 fresh jalapeño, seeded and finely chopped
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon black pepper
1 1/2 lb large yellow-fleshed potatoes such as Yukon Gold (about 2)
3 1/4 cups reduced-sodium chicken broth (26 fl oz)
1 cup water
1 (10-oz) package frozen corn (not thawed)
3 tablespoons fresh lime juice
1/4 cup finely chopped fresh cilantro
Accompaniments: 1/2-inch cubes of California avocado; chopped fresh cilantro; tortilla chips; lime wedges

Steps:

Heat oil in a 5- to 6-quart heavy pot over moderate heat until hot but not smoking, then cook onion, jalapeño, salt, and pepper, stirring occasionally, until onion is pale golden, about 8 minutes.
Meanwhile, peel potatoes and cut into 1-inch pieces.
Add broth, water, and potatoes to onion mixture and cover pot, then bring to a boil over high heat.
Reduce heat and simmer, uncovered, stirring occasionally, until potatoes are very tender, 12 to 14 minutes.
Coarsely mash potatoes in pot with a potato masher. Stir in corn and simmer, uncovered, 3 minutes.
Stir in lime juice, cilantro, and salt to taste.

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