Buttermilk-Corn Soup With Shrimp

• 18 medium shrimp (about 12 oz.), peeled and deveined
• Salt and freshly ground black pepper
• 3 tablespoons olive oil
• 1 medium onion, chopped
• 1 clove garlic, minced
• 1 teaspoon chili powder
• 1/2 teaspoon cumin
• 3 cups fresh corn kernels (from about 4 medium ears)
• 3 cups buttermilk

1. Place shrimp in a medium saucepan. Pour in enough cold water to cover by 1 inch and add a pinch of salt. Bring to a simmer over medium heat and cook, uncovered, until shrimp are pink and curled, about 7 minutes. Drain and pat dry with paper towels. Transfer to a bowl, cover and refrigerate until ready to serve soup.
2. Warm 2 Tbsp. oil in a large pot over medium heat. Add onion and cook, stirring occasionally, until softened, 6 to 8 minutes. Add remaining 1 Tbsp. oil, garlic, chili powder and cumin and cook, stirring, until fragrant, about 1 minute. Raise heat to medium-high. Stir in corn and saute until tender, about 3 minutes. Cool slightly.
3. Transfer half of corn mixture to a food processor or blender. Add 1 cup buttermilk and puree until smooth, at least 2 minutes, stopping and scraping down sides occasionally. Transfer to a large bowl and stir in remaining half of corn mixture and remaining buttermilk. Season well with salt and pepper. Cover and refrigerate until thoroughly chilled, at least 2 hours.
4. Serve in chilled bowls, garnished with shrimp.
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shrimp, salt, olive oil, onion, clove garlic, chili powder, cumin, fresh corn kernels, buttermilk

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