Ingredients :
1 1/2 tsps. olive oil
1/2 cup chopped onion
2 garlic cloves, finely chopped
1/2 to 1 jalapeno pepper, seeded and finely chopped
4 cups canned vegetable broth
3/4 cup canned diced tomatoes in juice
1 1/2 cups frozen corn kernels (about 10 oz)
3/4 tsp. ground cumin
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 cup chopped cilantro
3 tbsps. fresh lime juice
Salt, to taste
Directions:
Heat oil in large pot over medium heat.
Add onion and garlic.
Saute until onion is tender, about 8 minutes.
Add jalapeno pepper and sauté another minute.
Add broth, tomatoes, corn, cumin and salt and bring to boil.
Reduce heat and simmer for 15 minutes.
Stir in cilantro and lime juice.
Season soup to taste with salt.
Ladle soup into bowls and serve immediately.
Makes 4 servings.
Calories 129,
Protein 6 g,
Fat 4 g,
Carbohydrate 21 g,
Dietary Fiber 3 g,
Dietary cholesterol 4 mg,
Sodium 250 mg.
Points 2.
