Corn-Acopia Soup

• 3 garlic cloves, minced
• 2 tablespoons corn oil
• 3 cups canned tomatoes, diced
• 3/4 cup green beans, diced
• 1/2 cup green bell peppers, chopped
• 5 ears fresh corn kernels, cut off the cobs
• 1 quart chicken broth
• 1 tablespoon lemon juice
• 2 teaspoons dried thyme
• 1 teaspoon celery seed
• 1 teaspoon Cajun spice blend
• Salt and pepper, to taste
• 2 dashes red pepper sauce
• 1/4 cup fresh cilantro, coarsely chopped, for garnish

1. In a large stock pot over low heat, saute the garlic in oil for 1 minute.
2. Stir in all the vegetables and cook for 5 minutes.
3. Turn up the heat, add the broth and bring to a boil.
4. Add lemon juice and seasonings.
5. Reduce heat and simmer gently, covered, for 30 minutes.
6. Serve with chopped cilantro and tortilla chips.

garlic, corn oil, tomatoes, green beans, green bell peppers, corn kernels, chicken broth, lemon juice, thyme, celery, cajun spice blend, salt, pepper sauce, fresh cilantro

Taken from www.foodnetwork.com/recipes/tyler-florence/corn-acopia-soup-recipe.html (may not work)