Popcorn Chowder with Achiote

I developed this chunky fresh soup for another Bestival menu. People from all over Britain go to this music festival, but pass rapidly through the picture-perfect countryside, which is a shame because the Isle of Wight has some of the best ingredients in Britain. With this recipe I was attempting to bring the Isle of Wight back into the festival by using local seasonal ingredients. I got this corn from farmer Ben Brown from Arreton, just a mile down the road from the festival. The corn was