Corn And Tomato Soup Recipe

Ingredients :

1 tablespoon vegetable oil. 

1/2 onion, chopped. 

1 celery rib, chopped. 

1/8 teaspoon cayenne pepper. 

1 garlic clove, finely chopped. 

4 cups fresh corn kernels, cut from about 8 fresh ears. 

4 fresh large tomatoes, seeded and chopped coarsely. 

1/2 cup water. 

1/2 teaspoon salt. 

2 tablespoons minced fresh cilantro (coriander) leaves.

Method Of Praparation :

Heat oil in a heavy 2-quart saucepan; sauté onion, celery, cayenne and garlic until tender (about 5 minutes).

Add corn, tomatoes, water and salt to sautéed vegetables. Bring to a boil; reduce heat to low. Cover and simmer until corn is tender, about 30 minutes. Thin with up to 1/2 cup water, milk or cream if desired. Stir in coriander leaves just at serving time.

servings : 4 People.