Summer Corn and White Bean Soup

Summer Corn and White Bean Soup

Ingredients:

• 2 Tbsp. butter or canola oil
• 1 cup green onions, sliced
• 1 cup cooked ham, cubed
• 3 cups fresh white corn
• ½ tsp.salt
• ½ tsp. white pepper
• 1 tsp. garlic powder
• 2 15-oz. cans navy beans, rinsed and drained
• 2 14-oz. cans fat-free, less-sodium chicken broth
• 2 4.5-oz. cans chopped green chiles, undrained
• 1 cup heavy cream

Directions:

1. Heat butter or oil in a Dutch oven over medium heat.
2. Add onions and ham, and cook 4 minutes, stirring frequently. Stir in corn and remaining ingredients.
3. Bring to a simmer, reduce heat and continue cooking for 5 to 10 minutes or until thoroughly heated.