| 1 1/2 | ts | Minced garlic |
| 3 | tb | Olive oil |
| 1 | c | Chopped onion |
| 2 | | 2-inch jalapeno peppers,; minced |
| 2 | ts | Ground cumin |
| 1 1/2 | ts | Ground coriander seed |
| | Salt and freshly ground black pepper |
| 1/2 | c | Thinly sliced carrot |
| 1/2 | c | Thinly sliced celery |
| 3 1/2 | c | Chicken stock or canned chicken broth |
| 8 | | Ears corn, shucked, the kernels cut off the cobs, and the kernels and cobs reserved separately |
| 1 | | Red bell pepper,; roasted and chopped fine |
| 3 | tb | Minced fresh coriander or parsley leaves, or to taste |
| | Cayenne to taste if desired |
| | Garnish: Fried tortilla strips |
