Sweet Corn Soup From Alice Waters Melt over medium heat 4 T (1/2 stick butter) Add 1 onion, diced Cook until soft, without browning, about 15 min. Season with salt Shuck 5 ears corn Cut kernels from cobs. Add to cooked onions and cook 2-3 mins. Add 1 quart water Bring to boil, then simmer until corn is done, about 5 min. Puree in small batches in blender. more from Wendy's kitchen