Chunky Corn Soup

This simple delicious soup has almost no calories. Of any soup I have ever tasted, this one is my favourite. If available, a desert spoon of Sambel Oelek (which is a hot Asian chilli sauce) will really kick it up.

Ingredients

• 10 ears corn on the cob
• 1 onion, finely chopped
• 1 tablespoon minced garlic
• 1 teaspoon minced chilli
• 1/3 cup fresh mint, shredded
• 1/3 cup fresh basil, shredded
• ¼ cup fresh coriander (cilantro), shredded
• Juice of 1 large lemon
• 4 cups water
• 2 tomatoes, chopped
• Cracked black pepper

Instructions

1. Using a sharp knife cut the kernels from the cobs.
2. Coat a large pan with cooking spray, heat and saute the onion, garlic and chilli for about 2 minutes.
3. Add the corn and herbs, and cook gently for 2 minutes.
4. Add the water and simmer (covered) for 20 minutes.
5. Blend half the mixture in a food processor until smooth.
6. Return blended mixture to the pan, add the tomatoes and the lemon juice and cook under a low simmer for 25 to 30 minutes.
7. Serve with a scrunch of black pepper.