This soup is quite spicy. For a milder dish, omit the cayenne pepper and decrease the amount of red pepper flakes to 1/4 teaspoon.
3 Tbsp. olive oil
2 yellow onions, chopped fine
2 carrots, chopped fine
2 celery stalks, chopped fine
1 green bell pepper, cored, seeded, and chopped fine
1 red bell pepper, cored, seeded, and chopped fine
1/4 cup all-purpose flour
1 Tbsp. ground cumin
1 Tbsp. fennel seeds
1 Tbsp. Italian seasoning
1 tsp. paprika
1/2 tsp. red pepper flakes
Salt and pepper
8 cups low-sodium chicken or vegetable broth
2 cups heavy cream
3 cups fresh or frozen corn kernels
1/2 tsp. cayenne pepper