Divine corn chowder

6 servings

Ingredients

QuantityIngredient
2tablespoonsCorn oil (or sesame oil)
2cupsOnion; chopped
¾cupRed bell pepper; finely diced
¼cupGreen bell pepper; finely diced
4Garlic cloves; minced
1cupWhole-kernel corn, fresh or frozen
1teaspoonSea salt
1teaspoonGround cumin
¼teaspoonWhite pepper
1teaspoonThyme; chopped (or 1/2 ts dried thyme)
½teaspoonCurry powder
2teaspoonsVogue Vegy Base (optional)
Parsley or scallions; chopped, for garnish

Directions

Heat the oil in a large saucepan. Saute the onion, bell pepper, garlic and ½ cup of teh corn for about 5 minutes. Add the salt, cumin, pepper, thyme, curry powder, and soup base, and saute for another 5 minutes.

Steam or boil the remaining corn until it is soft and sweet to the taste (5 to 10 minutes). drain the corn, reserving the liquid, if there is any. Add enough water tomake up 1 cup. Blend the corn with the liquid and add this puree to the sauteed vegetables. Mix all of the ingredients, heat through, and serve. Garnish with chopped parsley or scallions.

From DEEANNE's recipe files