Corn Chowder


1 medium onion, chopped
6 C. fresh or frozen corn, divided
3 C. chicken broth, divided
1/2 C. chopped sweet red pepper
1/2 tsp. dried rosemary, crushed
1/2 tsp. dried thyme
1/8 tsp. pepper
Dash cayenne pepper

Coat the bottom of a saucepan with cooking spray. Add onion; cook till tender, about 4 minutes. Add 4 C. corn and cook and stir till corn is softened, about 5 minutes. Add 2 C. broth and bring to a boil. Reduce heat, cover, and simmer for 10 minutes or till corn is tender. Cool slightly. In a blender or food processor, process soup in batches until smooth. Return all to pan. Add red pepper, rosemary, thyme, ppepper, cayenne, and remaining corn and broth. Cook and stir for 10 minutes or till corn is cooked. Serves 4-6

1 cup equals 171 calories, 3 mg cholesterol, 38 gm carbohydrate, 7 gm protein, 2 gm fat. Diabetic exchange equals 2 starch, 1 vegetable


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