| 4 | c | Yellow onion; thinly sliced |
| 2 | c | Leeks, stems removed; cut into thin rings |
| 3 | tb | Garlic; chopped |
| 1 | ts | Fennel seed |
| 1 1/2 | ts | Red pepper flakes |
| 1 | ts | Fresh serrano chiles; seeded and slivered |
| 3 | tb | Olive oil |
| 4 | c | Fresh corn kernels>>>>> cut from the cob with cobs reserved |
| 8 | c | Rich chicken stock |
| 1 | tb | Cornstarch |
| 5 | c | Coconut milk (unsweetened) |
| 1 | tb | Finely slivered fresh lime or lemon zest |
| 2 | c | Thinly-sliced fresh fennel |
| | Kosher Salt--To Taste |
| | White Pepper To Taste; freshly ground |
| 1/4 | c | Cilantro leaves; roughly chopped |
| | <<Garnish>> |
| | Fresh cilantro or mint leaves |
| | Finely slivered red bell peppers |
