Virtually Fat Free Corn Chowder

Name: Virtually Fat Free Corn Chowder
Ingredients: 1 1/2 cups vegetable broth (12oz); 2 cups fresh whole kernel corn; 2 medium onions, chopped; 1 medium potato, diced; 1 medium leek, finely chopped (whites and greens); 3/4 cup finely diced sweet red pepper; 1/4 cup finely diced green pepper; 1/2 teaspoon sugar or 1/2 teaspoon sugar substitute; 1/2 teaspoon ground cumin; 1/4 teaspoon dried thyme; 1/2 teaspoon curry powder; salt; fresh ground pepper

13 ingredients

9 steps

Ingredients

1 1/2 cups vegetable broth (12oz)
2 cups fresh whole kernel corn
2 medium onions, chopped
1 medium potato, diced
1 medium leek, finely chopped (whites and greens)
3/4 cup finely diced sweet red pepper
1/4 cup finely diced green pepper
1/2 teaspoon sugar or 1/2 teaspoon sugar substitute
1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
1/4 teaspoon dried thyme
1/2 teaspoon curry powder
salt
fresh ground pepper

Directions

1

In a blender or food processor combine 1 cup (8 oz) of vegetable broth, 1 cup corn kernels, half the onions and half the potatoes; process into a coarse puree.
2

Pour puree mixture into a large non-stick saucepan and bring to an almost boil over medium-high heat.
3

Reduce heat to low and simmer, stirring occasionally 10 minutes.
4

Mix in the leeks, red peppers, green peppers, sugar (or sugar substitute) cumin, thyme and curry powder.
5

Add the remaining corn kernels, onions, and potatoes.
6

Cover and cook 10 to 12 minutes, or until the potatoes are tender.
7

Should a thinner consistency be desired simply add the additional 1/2 cup broth.
8

Season to taste with salt and freshly ground black pepper.
9

Enjoy!