Ingredients:

  Amount  Measure       Ingredient -- Preparation Method
--------  ------------  --------------------------------
     1/2  tablespoon    vegetable oil
     1/4                onion -- chopped
     1/4                carrot -- chopped
     1/4  stalk         celery -- chopped
     1/2  clove         garlic -- minced
                        OR 1/4 tsp garlic powder
   1      pinch         turmeric
   1      cup           water
     1/4                bay leaf
   1 1/4  cups          corn -- fresh or frozen
     1/8  teaspoon      salt
   1      pinch         cayenne pepper
   1      tablespoon    green onions -- chopped
                        OR 1 tb fresh parsley
                        OR 1 ts dry parsley

Preparation:

My note: Shortcut version of recipe for 8 servings. In medium saucepan, heat oil over medium heat. Add onion, carrot, celery, garlic. Cook, stirring for 2 min. Stir in turmeric and cook for 1 min. Add bay leaf and water, bring to simmer. Add corn, simmer 10 minutes. Discard bay leaf. May be pureed in blender or food processor in small batches. Add salt and cayenne to taste. Serve hot or cold and garnish with green onions or parsley. Makes about 1 1/3 cup.

Nutritional Information:

91 calories, 1 fruit choice, 1 fat 4 grams fat, 0 mg cholesterol, 150 mg sodium, 2 grams protein, 14 grams carbohydrate.