Mexican Street Corn Soup (Elote Soup)

Ingredients

• 10 ears fresh corn (about 5-1/2 cups)
• 1-1/4 to 2 cups water
• 6 bacon strips, chopped
• 2 small onions, chopped
• 2 small green peppers, chopped
• 1 jalapeno pepper, seeded and finely chopped
• 1 teaspoon ground chipotle pepper
• 2 teaspoons salt
• 3/4 teaspoon ground cumin
• 1/4 teaspoon pepper
• 1 cup heavy whipping cream
• 1 medium lime, zested and juiced
• Optional toppings: Fresh cilantro, lime wedges, sliced jalapeno, chopped bell pepper and crumbled cotija cheese