Corn and Green Chile Soup

Preparation

1. Step 1

   In a medium saucepan, stir together the corn, milk, green chiles, cumin, pepper, and cayenne. Bring just to a simmer over medium heat, stirring frequently. Remove from the heat.

   Step 2

   Stir in the bell pepper, green onions, and margarine. Serve sprinkled with the Cheddar.

2. Cook’s Tip on Thawing Frozen Vegetables

   Step 3

   To thaw frozen vegetables quickly, put them in a colander and run them under cold water until thawed. Shake off the excess water and drain well.

3. Nutrition Information

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   (Per serving)

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   Calories: 208

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   Total fat: 2.0g

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   Saturated: 0.5g

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   Trans: 0.0g

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   Polyunsaturated: 0.5g

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   Monounsaturated: 0.5g

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   Cholesterol: 5mg

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   Sodium: 256mg

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   Carbohydrates: 38g

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   Fiber: 4g

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   Sugars: 15g

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   Protein: 13g

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   Calcium: 358mg

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   Potassium: 658mg

4. Dietary Exchanges

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   1 1/2 starch

   Step 20

   1 fat-free milk