Sweet Corn and Almond Chowder

By mom2my10

A base of almonds makes this soup creamy, healthy and delicious!

Ingredients

• 3 1/4 cups fresh or cooked yellow corn kernels (from 4 large ears)
• 2 cups water
• 1/2 cup raw almonds
• 6 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
• 1 small garlic clove
• 2 teaspoons kosher salt
• 1 1/2 teaspoons chopped cilantro or parsley leaves
• Freshly ground pepper

Details

Adapted from rtheyallyours.blogspot.com

Preparation

Step 1

1. In a blender, combine 2 1/4 cups of the corn with the water, almonds, olive oil, garlic and salt and puree until smooth. If using a Vitamix, blend for a total of 5 minutes or until steaming. Otherwise, heat soup in a pot on medium heat.

2. Pour the soup into bowls. Garnish with the remaining 1 cup of corn kernels, the cilantro and a sprinkle of pepper, then serve.

MAKE AHEAD The corn chowder can be refrigerated overnight.