Corn “Off the Cob” Soup

Name: Corn “Off the Cob” Soup
Ingredients: 6 cobs of corn (kernels removed, cobs reserved); 2 cups (500 mL) milk (2% m.f. or homogenized); 6 cups (1.5 L) low-sodium chicken broth; ½ cup (125 mL) finely sliced double-smoked bacon; 1 cup (250 mL) minced onion; 3 cloves garlic, minced; ½ cup (125 mL) minced celery; 1 tsp (5 mL) dried sage or summer savory; 1 tbsp (15 mL) salt; 1 tbsp (15 mL) ground black pepper; 4 tbsp (60 mL) butter; ½ cup (125 mL) sherry; ⅓ cup (75 mL) cornmeal; 1 tsp (5 mL) hot sauce; 1 tbsp (15 mL) chopped sage; 1 tbsp (15 mL) chopped chives; ½ cup (125 mL) heavy cream (35% m.f.)