Ingredients

  • 1 Tablespoon Olive Oil
  • 2 cloves Garlic, Minced And Chopped
  • 1 whole Large Yellow Onion,coarsely Chopped
  • 6 ounces, weight Baby Kale Leaves, Stemmed And Chopped
  • 2 pounds Frozen Corn Kernels
  • 2 cans (15 Oz. Size) Garbanzo Beans, Drained And Rinsed
  • 2- 1/2 cups Low Sodium Vegetable Broth
  • 2- 1/2 cups Low Fat Milk
  • 1 cup Light Sour Cream
  • 1- 1/2 teaspoon Liquid Smoke
  • 1 teaspoon Fresh Thyme, Chopped
  • 1/2 teaspoons Fresh Oregano, Chopped
  • 18 teaspoons Crushed Red Pepper Flakes, Optional For Spice
  • 1/4 teaspoons Fennel Seeds, Crushed
  • 1/2 teaspoons Salt
  • 1/2 teaspoons Ground Black Pepper
  • 2 Tablespoons Cornstarch

Method

  • Heat olive oil over medium high heat in a large soup pot.
  • Add garlic and onions and saute for 3-4 minutes.
  • Add kale and continue to saute until leaves are wilted.
  • Pour in corn and garbanzo beans, then add broth and milk.
  • Bring to a boil and add the remaining ingredients, except for the cornstarch.
  • Reduce heat to low and cook until heated through.
  • Remove two cups of the broth/milk mixture from the pot.
  • Pour it into a small saucepan and heat over medium-high heat.
  • Add the cornstarch and whisk continuously until thickened.
  • Transfer thickened mixture back into the soup pot and stir well to combine.
  • Continue to simmer for about 10 minutes, or until soup is thickened slightly.
  • Serve hot!
  • Nutrition info per 1 1/2 cups: 413 calories, 9.5 g fat, 17 g protein, 57 g carbohydrates, 9 g fiber