Fresh Corn Soup with Smoked Chicken

This is one of those easy-to-put-together recipes that is at its very best served the same day it is made. Use local corn in the summer and frozen kernels in the winter (they make it still easier to prepare). Smoked chicken breast adds a unique, rich flavor. Fortunately, smoked chicken is becoming more and more available; look for it in specialty markets and some supermarkets, as well. A salad and crusty rolls are just the right accompaniments.