Creamy Corn and Vegetable Soup

• 4 cups fresh corn kernels or 2 (10-ounce) packages frozen, thawed
• 2 cups nonfat milk
• 1 tablespoon olive oil
• 1 large onion, diced (about 2 cups)
• 1 medium red bell pepper, seeded and diced (about 1 cup)
• 1 medium zucchini, (about 1/2 pound) diced
• 2 cups low-sodium chicken or vegetable broth
• 2 plum tomatoes, seeded and diced
• 3/4 teaspoon salt
• Freshly ground black pepper
• 1/2 cup fresh basil leaves, cut into ribbons

1. Put 2 cups of the corn and the milk into a blender or food processor, until smooth.
2. Set aside.
3. Heat the oil in a large soup pot over a medium-high heat.
4. Add the onion, bell pepper, and zucchini and cook, stirring until the vegetables are tender, about 5 minutes.
5. Add the remaining 2 cups of corn and the broth and bring to a boil.
6. Add the pureed corn and tomatoes and cook until warmed through, but not boiling.
7. Add the salt and season with pepper.
8. Serve garnished with the basil ribbons.

fresh corn kernels, nonfat milk, olive oil, onion, red bell pepper, zucchini, chicken, tomatoes, salt, freshly ground black pepper, fresh basil

Taken from www.foodnetwork.com/recipes/ellie-krieger/creamy-corn-and-vegetable-soup-recipe.html (may not work)