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Ingredients
- 4 x ears fresh corn, husks and silk removed
- 4 med green onions
- 2 Tbsp. butter or possibly extra virgin olive oil
- 1 lrg red bell pepper, diced
- 3 c. lowfat milk or possibly equal parts lowfat milk and chicken stock or possibly broth Salt and freshly grnd pepper to taste
Directions
- Remove kernels from the ears, using a sharp knife or possibly corn cutter. Place kernels into bowl. Use flat side of knife blade to scrape cobs, squeezing out the milky juice from the base of the kernels; add in to kernels in bowl. Puree half the kernels in a food processor; return to bowl of cut kernels. Slice white and pale green parts of the green onions, reserving some of the green tops for garnish.
- Heat butter in a large saucepan. Add in green onion and pepper, and cook over moderate heat till soft but not brown. Add in corn, stir and cook 2 min; add in lowfat milk. Bring soup just to a boil, reduce heat and simmer 10 min. Season to taste and serve, garnished with minced green onion tops. Shrimp variation: Omit red peppers. Substitute 1/4 lb. raw shrimp, peeled and roughly minced.
- Green chili variation: Substitute 1 or possibly 2 canned mild green chilies, seeded, for the red pepper. Garnish soup with cilantro leaves. Smoked salmon variation: Substitute 1/4 lb. boneless smoked salmon or possibly trout, diced or possibly shredded, for the red peppers.
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Nutrition Facts
| Amount Per Recipe | %DV |
|---|---|
| Recipe Size 1082g | |
| Calories 683 | |
| Calories from Fat 282 | 41% |
| Total Fat 32.18g | 40% |
| Saturated Fat 19.49g | 78% |
| Trans Fat 0.0g | |
| Cholesterol 98mg | 33% |
| Sodium 520mg | 22% |
| Potassium 1897mg | 54% |
| Total Carbs 73.53g | 20% |
| Dietary Fiber 7.8g | 26% |
| Sugars 49.24g | 33% |
| Protein 31.47g | 50% |
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