Fresh Corn and Tomato Soup (Laurel)

Over moderately low heat, saute onion, celery, cayenne if desired, and garlic in oil in a heavy 2 quart pan until tender. Stir frequently. Strip corn from cobs with a small, sharp knife. Remove stem end of tomatoes and cut up coarsely. Add corn and tomatoes, water, and salt to sauteed vegetables. Brint to a boil; then reduce heat to low and simmer, covered, until corn is tender, aboub 1/2 hour. The soup is pretty now, but even better if you take the next step: puree it all. Return it to the pot, thinning with a little water and adjusting for salt. Heat, stirring in cilantro leaves just at serving. REF *Recipe from THE NEW LAURELS KITCHEN, by Laurel Robertson, Carol Flinders, and Brian Rupenthal, 1976 (C) Ten Speed. Its a thick, creamy, coral-colored soup. *Reprinted in DIET FOR ALL SEASONS, by Elson M. Haas (MD) (Paperback - ISBN 0890877327 - Celestial Arts - 1995) >1998 Hanneman/Buster Recipe by: A DIET FOR ALL SEASONS (1995) Haas & Manzolini Posted to EAT-LF Digest by KitPATh on Apr 14, 1998