Chunky Gazpacho Soup with Fresh Corn

Name: Chunky Gazpacho Soup with Fresh Corn
Ingredients: 4 large fresh ripe tomatoes, peeled and diced; 1/2 English cucumber, peeled and finely diced; 1/2 cup finely diced red bell pepper; 1/4 cup minced sweet onion, such as a Vidalia; 1 large jalapeno pepper, seeded and minced; 2 cloves garlic, minced; 2 ears of sweet corn, husked and cut from cob; Freshly ground black pepper to taste; 1 teaspoon salt; 1/4 teaspoon dried thyme (or 1/2 teaspoon chopped fresh thyme); 3 ripe Roma tomatoes; 2 tablespoons water; 2 tablespoons freshly squeezed lime juice; 1-2 tablespoons olive oil (optional); 1 tablespoon balsamic vinegar; ¼ teaspoon ground cumin; ¼ teaspoon sugar; Salt and fresh ground pepper to taste; 2 tablespoons thinly sliced fresh basil to garnish