Chilled Corn, Jicama, and Buttermilk Soup with Shrimp

Ingredients

• 3 tb olive oil
• 1/2 c Peeled and diced new
• 1 1/2 c Onions chopped
• 2 ts Garlic minced
• 2 ts Minced fresh ginger
• 1 ts High-quality curry powder
• 1/2 ts Seeded and minced serrano
• 1/2 c Dry white wine
• 2 c Rich shellfish or chicken
• 1/2 Minced red bell pepper
• 2/3 c Heavy or light cream
• 3 c Buttermilk
• 2 tb Lime juice
• 1 1/2 c Fresh raw corn kernels -;
• 1/3 c Fresh Cilantro chopped
• 2/3 c Peeled and minced jicama
• 1/2 lb Bay shrimp
• Kosher salt; to taste
• Freshly ground black pepper;
• Tabasco or other hot pepper
• Chopped fresh chives; for