Ingredients
1 ear of corn
1 1/2 cups water
1/4 cup onion, diced
3 tbs corn grits, (yellow)
1/2 - 1 teaspoon yellow or white miso paste
3/4 cup fat free plain yogurt
In case you can not find miso paste you can substitute with the following:
1/4 - 1/2 cup of soft or silken tofu, pureed
1/2 tsp sea salt, or to taste
Topping:
Garnish with chives
Directions
Grate corn off half ear of corn, and then slice kernels from other half. Add diced onions and corn to water over medium-low heat. Simmer 2 to 3 minutes. Add corn grits and simmer another 10 minutes. Remove from heat. Dilute miso paste with liquid from soup and add mixture to soup and simmer over low heat for another 2- 3 minutes. Allow soup to cool a bit and add yogurt to desired consistency. Garnish and serve.Optional Tofu Directions:Grate corn off half ear of corn, and then slice kernels from other half. In a medium saucepan place the tofu and mash with a spatula. Add fresh corn, salt, onions and water over medium-low heat. Simmer 2-3 minutes. Add corn grits and simmer another 10 minutes. Allow soup to cool a bit and add yogurt 1 tablespoon at a time while whisking and blending until reaching desired consistency. Garnish and serve.
Yields: 2 servings
Nutrition Facts
Calories 150; Total fat 1.5g; Cholesterol 0mg; Total Carbohydrates 29g; Protein 7g; Fiber 3g
