southwestern corn and potato soup

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yield 4 serving(s)

Ingredients

  • 1 cup onions, finely chopped
  • 2 - garlic cloves, minced
  • 1 small chili pepper, seeded and chopped
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 3 cups vegetable broth
  • 2 teaspoons cumin, ground
  • 1 medium sweet potato, diced
  • 1 small red bell pepper, finely chopped
  • 3 cups corn, fresh or frozen
  • - sour cream
  • - cilantro, fresh and chopped

How To Make southwestern corn and potato soup

  • Step 1
    In covered soup pot, simmer onions, garlic, pepper and salt in 1 cup of vegetable broth for about 10 minutes, or until onions are soft.
  • Step 2
    In small bowl, make a paste with cumin and 1 tablespoonful of broth, stir it into the pot, and simmer for another 1 to 2 minutes.
  • Step 3
    Add sweet potato and remaining broth and simmer for 10 minutes, until sweet potato softens.
  • Step 4
    Add bell pepper and corn, and simmer, covered, for another 10 minutes, or until all of the vegetables are tender.
  • Step 5
    Puree about half of the soup in blender or food processor and return it to the pot; the soup will be creamy and thick.
  • Step 6
    Add another cup of vegetable broth, if desired, plus salt to taste.
  • Step 7
    Gently reheat on low heat.
  • Step 8
    If desired, top with a dollop of reduced-fat sour cream and chopped cilantro.

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