FRESH CORN AND TOMATO SOUP

Fresh Corn and Tomato Soup image

Clyda Conrad YUMA, ARIZONA This light and fresh soup is an excellent choice. Sieving the tomatoes, celery, onion and green pepper offers silky smoothness, and it lets the corn stands out nicely.

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories Lunch

Time 1h

Yield 6 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 13

Ingredients

1 celery rib, chopped
1 small onion, chopped
1/4 cup chopped green pepper
2 tablespoons butter
4 cups chopped seeded peeled tomatoes
2 cups chicken broth
1 teaspoon sugar
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/8 teaspoon white pepper
2 cups fresh sweet corn
1 tablespoon minced fresh basil
2 tablespoons minced fresh parsley
1 green onion, finely chopped

Steps:

In a large saucepan, saute the celery, onion and green pepper in butter until tender. Stir in tomatoes and broth. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and simmer for 20 minutes. , Press through a sieve or food mill; return to the pan. Add the sugar, salt and white pepper. Bring to a boil. Stir in corn and basil. Reduce heat; simmer, uncovered, for 3-5 minutes or until corn is tender. Garnish with parsley and green onion.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 115 calories, Fat 5g fat (3g saturated fat), Cholesterol 12mg cholesterol, Sodium 571mg sodium, Carbohydrate 17g carbohydrate (7g sugars, Fiber 3g fiber), Protein 3g protein. Diabetic Exchanges