Corn-Acopia Soup

By á-170456

Ingredients

• 3 garlic cloves minced
• 2 tablespoons corn oil
• 3 cups diced canned tomatoes
• 3/4 cup diced green beans
• 1/2 cup chopped green bell peppers
• 5 ears fresh corn kernels cut off the cobs
• 1 quart chicken broth
• 1 tablespoon lemon juice
• 2 teaspoons dried thyme
• 1 teaspoon celery seed
• 1 teaspoon Cajun spice blend
• Salt to taste
• Freshly-ground black pepper to taste
• 2 dashes red pepper sauce
• 1/4 cup coarsely-chopped fresh cilantro for garnish

Details

Servings 4

Preparation

Step 1

In a large stock pot over low heat, saute the garlic in oil for 1 minute. Stir in all the vegetables and cook for 5 minutes. Turn up the heat, add the broth and bring to a boil.

Add lemon juice and seasonings. Reduce heat and simmer gently, covered, for 30 minutes. Serve with chopped cilantro and tortilla chips.

This recipe yields 4 servings.