SIMPLE SUMMER CORN SOUP

Simple Summer Corn Soup image

Number Of Ingredients 9

3 tablespoons olive oil
1/2 large white onion, chopped
2 cloves garlic, minced
4 small red potatoes, quartered
3 ears corn, kernels sliced off
2 cups low sodium veggie broth
2 cups unsweetened plain almond milk
2 green onions, chopped
2 tablespoons nutritional yeast

Steps:

To a large saucepan over medium heat, add olive oil, onion and garlic and sauté for 3-4 minutes.
Add potato, season with a little salt and pepper, and cover to steam for 4-5 minutes.
Add most of the corn, reserving a little for garnish, and stir.
Add broth and almond milk, cover, and bring to a low boil. Reduce heat to low. Cook until the potatoes are soft and slide off of a knife when pierced - about 5 minutes.
Add 3/4 of the soup to a blender and blend until creamy and smooth. Add the nutritional yeast.
ransfer soup back to the saucepan and bring back to a simmer. Taste and adjust seasonings as needed. Cook for at least 10 minutes to let thicken.
To serve, top with chopped green onion, remaining fresh (or lightly sauteed) corn, and black pepper. Add a sprinkle of paprika for color.