As much as we love biting into the crisp sweetness of fresh corn on the cob, there are other delicious ways to enjoy this summer specialty. One way is with a light and refreshing Golden Summer Corn Soup that can be served hot or cold.
Golden Summer Corn Soup
(Makes 4 to 5 servings)
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1 package (16 ounces) fresh corn with husks removed (4 medium ears)
2 cans (12 fluid ounces each) Nestl Carnation Evaporated Lowfat 2% Milk
or Evaporated Fat Free Milk
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Nutrition Information per serving: 300 calories; 70 calories from fat; 8g total fat; 3.5g saturated fat; 30mg cholesterol; 280mg sodium; 47g carbohydrate; 2g fiber; 25g sugars; 16g protein; 50% vitamin A; 10% vitamin C; 50% calcium
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Jenny Harper is Senior Culinary Specialist for the Nestl Test Kitchens and VeryBestBaking.com.
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
1 cup water
2 large sprigs fresh thyme
Light sour cream or crme frache (optional)
Chopped fresh chives for garnish (optional)
CUT kernels from 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.
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.
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.
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.