Divine Corn Chowder

* Exported from MasterCook *

DIVINE CORN CHOWDER

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Serving Size : 6 Preparation Time :0:00
Categories : Vegetarian Soups

Amount Measure Ingredient -- Preparation Method
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2 tb Corn oil (or sesame oil)
2 c Onion -- chopped
3/4 c Red bell pepper -- finely
-diced
1/4 c Green bell pepper -- finely
-diced
4 Garlic cloves -- minced
1 c Whole-kernel corn, fresh or
-frozen
1 t Sea salt
1 t Ground cumin
1/4 ts White pepper
1 t Thyme -- chopped (or 1/2 ts
-dried thyme)
1/2 ts Curry powder
2 ts Vogue Vegy Base (optional)
Parsley or scallions
-chopped, for garnish

Heat the oil in a large saucepan. Saute the onion,
bell pepper, garlic and 1/2 cup of teh corn for about
5 minutes. Add the salt, cumin, pepper, thyme, curry
powder, and soup base, and saute for another 5 minutes.

Steam or boil the remaining corn until it is soft and
sweet to the taste (5 to 10 minutes). drain the corn,
reserving the liquid, if there is any. Add enough
water tomake up 1 cup. Blend the corn with the liquid
and add this puree to the sauteed vegetables. Mix all
of the ingredients, heat through, and serve. Garnish
with chopped parsley or scallions.

From DEEANNE's recipe files



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