Transfer 3 cups of soup to a high-powered blender. Add the chipotles, jalapeno, half and half. Blend until desired smoothness (I go for super smooth with this one).
Stir the blended mixture into the large pot to combine with remaining soup. Serve into bowls and top with lots of fresh basil, pesto, olive oil, hot sauce (!), and maybe some seeds or nuts to be fancy.
Recipe by Purely Katie at https://www.purelykatie.com/chipotle-corn-chowder/