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Marilu's Corn Chowder
SERVES 6

“I modified this recipe to remove the dairy and keep all the flavor,” says actress Marilu Henner. Read more about Henner's nutritious diet in Her Healthiest Role.

2 medium onions, chopped
1½ cups chopped celery
6½ cups water, divided
6 potatoes, peeled and chopped
4 cups frozen corn
1 teaspoon dried marjoram
½ teaspoon dried thyme
½ teaspoon dried oregano
¼  teaspoon each dried basil, dried rosemary and dried savory
1 cup soy or rice milk

1. Place onions, celery and   cup water in soup pot over medium heat. Saute and stir for about 10 minutes.
2. Add all other ingredients except herbs and milk. Cover and cook over medium heat until potatoes are tender, about 30 minutes.
3. Remove one cup of soup and put it in food processor, along with herbs. Puree and put mixture back into soup.
4. Add milk, stirring over medium heat until combined. Serve hot.

Each serving contains 284 calories, 2g total fat, 0g saturated fat, 0g trans fat, 0mg cholesterol, 65g carbohydrate, 51mg sodium, 7g fiber, 8g protein.

Recipe by Marilu Henner.