Spicy Summer Corn Soup

large onion ((diced))

large carrot ((diced))

sweet bell pepper ((diced))

jalapeño ((ribs and seeds removed, diced, optional) (or just use 1/2 if you like less heat))

kernels from 6 large ears of sweet corn

chopped seeded tomatoes ((or 1 15 oz can diced tomatoes))

vegetable broth ((divided))

cumin

smoked paprika

zest and juice of 1 lime

few dashes of sriracha ((optional))

salt and pepper

sriracha

fresh chopped tomatoes

chopped green onion

coconut milk

cilantro