CHA CHA CHA SOPA DE MAIS

(CORN CHOWDER)

2 tablespoons butter
1 large Spanish onion, finely chopped
2 red bell peppers, finely chopped
2 green bell peppers, finely chopped
1 large Serrano pepper, finely chopped
7 or 8 medium-size ears fresh corn, kernels sliced off the cob
1/2 bunch tarragon, leaves only, chopped
1 teaspoon black pepper
Salt
1 1/2 tablespoons sugar
1 quart milk
1 quart water

Melt butter in medium saucepan.  Add onion and cook 3 minutes.  Add red, green and Serrano peppers and sauté 3 minutes.  Add corn kernels and sauté 10 minutes.  Add tarragon leaves, black pepper, salt and sugar.  Add milk and water.  Bring to a boil.  Serve hot.  Makes 3 1/2 quarts.