in a medium saucepan, cook the bacon ocer medium heat until it is crisp. stir in the onion, red pepepr flakes, garlic, peppers, potatoes, tomatoes puree, and 1 1.2 cups water. bring to a boil. lower the heat and simmer for 10 min. stir in the corn and simmer for 10 min., or until the potatoes are tender. season with salt and pepper. if the soup has been refrigerated, reheat it and stir in the cilantro, scallions, and hot red pepper sauce
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