Soups & Salads
KEY INGREDIENTS
INGREDIENTS
- ●1 package (16 ounces) fresh corn with husks removed (4 medium ears)
- ●2 cans (12 fluid ounces each) NESTLÉ CARNATION Evaporated Lowfat 2% Milk or Evaporated Fat Free Milk
- ●1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil
- ●1 small yellow onion, chopped
- ●1 carrot, peeled and sliced
- ●1 celery stalk, sliced
- ●2 large cloves garlic, chopped
- ●Kosher salt and ground black pepper for seasoning
- ●1 cup water
- ●2 large sprigs fresh thyme
- ●Light sour cream or crème fraîche (optional)
- ●Chopped fresh chives for garnish (optional)
MAKE IT
Step 1
Cut kernels from the cobs; reserve kernels and cobs. Place evaporated milk and corncobs in large saucepan; bring to a boil over medium-high heat. Reduce heat to low; cover. Cook for 8 minutes.
Step 2
Meanwhile, heat oil in large skillet over medium-high heat. Add onion; cook, stirring frequently, for 3 to 4 minutes or until translucent. Stir in carrot, celery, garlic and reserved corn kernels. Season with salt and ground black pepper. Cook, stirring frequently, for 5 minutes or until vegetables are tender.
Step 3
Add vegetable mixture, water and thyme in saucepan; cover. Cook over medium heat, stirring occasionally, for 20 minutes. Discard corncobs and thyme. Cool mixture for about 10 minutes.
Step 4
Pour soup into blender until it is half full; cover. Blend until smooth. Pour through a medium sieve into clean saucepan (discard contents of sieve). Repeat process with remaining soup. Reheat soup until heated through. Serve topped with swirl of sour cream and chives.
Cook's Tip: Soup is also great served chilled.
