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Not only is the taste ON POINT, but also the time of preparation is appropriate. Below we have listed the steps for creating this lightly creamy Corn Soup.

Ingredients To Gather: 

Corn Soup

• 1 small onion, chopped fine
• 2 cloves garlic, chopped
• 2 tbsp olive oil
• 3½ cups fresh corn kernels
• ½ tsp dried thyme
• ½ tsp salt
• ½ tsp pepper
• 3 cups vegetable stock (or chicken stock)
• 1 cup milk (or try undiluted 2% evaporated milk for extra richness)

Grilled Shrimp Salsa

• 1 dozen large shrimp

• 1 small red onion, cut in chunks

• 1 small bell pepper cut in chunks

• 1 tsp vegetable oil

• 2 tsp sriracha sauce

• 2 tbsp chopped chives

• salt and pepper to season

Instructions To Follow: 

Corn Soup

1. In a small saucepan over medium-low heat, slowly saute the onion and garlic in the olive oil until the onions have softened but not browned.
2. Add the corn, thyme, salt, pepper and vegetable stock and bring to a slow simmer.
3. Simmer for 15 minutes, then puree the soup in a blender. When smooth, pour in the milk and blend well.
4. Return to soup to the pot and simmer for only a couple of minutes more. Taste the soup and give it a final seasoning of salt and pepper if needed before serving with the grilled shrimp salsa added to the center of the bowls.

Grilled Shrimp Salsa

1. Use metal skewers if you can but if you are using bamboo skewers, soak them in water for about and hour before use.
2. Add alternating pieces of shrimp, onion and pepper to the skewers. Brush the shrimp and vegetables lightly on both sides with the vegetable oil before seasoning with salt and pepper.
3. Add the skewers to a very hot preheated grill and cook for about 1 and a half to 2 minutes per side depending on the size of the shrimp you use.
4. Remove the shrimp and vegetables from the skewers and chop them into small pieces.
5. Toss the chopped shrimp and vegetables with the sriracha sauce and chopped chives before serving with the soup.

Because it’s a simple dish, you can also choose to keep it light with a side of salad or a little bit more substantial with chicken skewers. The choice is obviously up to you! Of course there is also an option to make the recipe healthier by substituting veggies over grilled shrimp.

Article Source: Rock Recipes