RECIPE

3 tablespoons butter or margarine

1 medium-sized onion, chopped

1 clove of garlic, minced

1 stalk of celery, thinly sliced

1 large carrot, thinly sliced

4-5 medium potatoes, peeled and diced

3 medium-sized tomatoes, seeded and coarsely chopped

1 teaspoon salt or salt substitute

¼ teaspoon white pepper

½ teaspoon dried basil

3 cups vegetable stock or broth

1 cup regular (unflavored) soy milk or low-fat milk

½ cup sprouts or chopped parsley

Melt butter or margarine in a large pot and sauté onion, garlic, celery and carrot until vegetables are soft.

Add tomatoes, potatoes, seasonings, stock and reserved corn and pulp.

Reduce heat, cover and simmer for about 30 minutes.

Add soy milk or low-fat milk and heat through without boiling

Garnish with sprouts or parsley.

Serve with a hearty whole-grain bread to make a meal.