CORN SOUP WITH PICO DE GALLO

Corn Soup with Pico de Gallo image

My son loves the way the kitchen smells when this soup is cooking. He comes into the kitchen and fans the aroma into his face and I know he is happy. -Elaine Sweet of Dallas, Texas

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories Lunch

Time 1h10m

Yield 6 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 22

Ingredients

3 corn tortillas (6 inches), cut into 1-inch strips
4 medium ears sweet corn, husks removed
1/2 teaspoon canola oil
1/2 teaspoon each salt, pepper and paprika
1 medium red onion, chopped
1 bacon strip, chopped
6 garlic cloves, minced
1/4 cup all-purpose flour
3 cups reduced-sodium chicken broth
1 cup fat-free milk
1 can (4 ounces) chopped green chilies
1 teaspoon ground cumin
1 teaspoon dried oregano
1/2 cup minced fresh cilantro
1/4 cup lime juice
PICO DE GALLO:
2 plum tomatoes, chopped
1 medium ripe avocado, peeled and chopped
1 small serrano pepper, seeded and chopped
1 garlic clove, minced
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper

Steps:

Place tortilla strips on a baking sheet coated with cooking spray; bake at 350° for 8-10 minutes or until crisp., Rub corn with canola oil; sprinkle with seasonings. Moisten a paper towel with cooking oil; using long-handled tongs, lightly coat the grill rack., Grill corn, covered, over medium heat for 10-12 minutes or until tender, turning frequently. Cool slightly; cut corn from cobs and set aside., In a large saucepan, saute onion and bacon for 5 minutes; add garlic, cook 1 minute longer. Stir in flour until blended; gradually add broth. Bring to a boil; cook and stir for 2 minutes or until thickened. Add corn, milk, chilies, cumin and oregano; heat through. Remove from heat; stir in cilantro and lime juice., Combine pico de gallo ingredients. Serve with soup and tortilla strips.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 217 calories, Fat 8g fat (1g saturated fat), Cholesterol 3mg cholesterol, Sodium 740mg sodium, Carbohydrate 33g carbohydrate (7g sugars, Fiber 6g fiber), Protein 8g protein. Diabetic Exchanges