"toasted" Corn Soup

Total Time: 40 mins Preparation Time: 15 mins Cook Time: 25 mins

Ingredients

• Servings: 4
• 4 medium ears of corn
• 4 cups reduced-sodium fat-free chicken broth
• 1 large carrot, peeled,shredded
• 1 medium onion, chopped
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• shredded fresh basil (to garnish)
• freshly-cracked black pepper

Recipe

• 1 heat large skillet over medium-high heat.
• 2 add ears of corn and saute, turn frequently until lightly browned.
• 3 remove ears from pan and let cool.
• 4 in a 4-quart pan combine broth, carrot, onion and garlic.
• 5 bring to a boil; cover and reduce heat.
• 6 simmer about 10 minutes.
• 7 cut corn-kernels off cobs.
• 8 add to broth and cook for about 10 minutes.
• 9 ladle into bowls or mugs.
• 10 top with shredded basil and cracked black pepper.