Corn Soup (Sopa De Elote) Recipe

Name: Corn Soup (Sopa De Elote)
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 3 small ears of corn (or 1-1/2 cups frozen corn, thawed); 1 garlic clove; 1/2 teaspoon salt; 1 tablespoon butter; 1 small onion, chopped; 3 small tomatoes, peeled and chopped (3/4 lb.); 1 quart beef broth; 1 california chile, roasted, peeled & chopped (or 2 TBSP canned chopped green chiles); 1/2 teaspoon dried oregano leaves, crushed; 1/4 cup whipping cream; cilantro leaf (garnish)

Servings: persons

3 small ears of corn (or 1-1/2 cups frozen corn, thawed)
1 garlic clove
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 tablespoon butter
1 small onion, chopped
3 small tomatoes, peeled and chopped (3/4 lb.)
1 quart beef broth
1 california chile, roasted, peeled & chopped (or 2 TBSP canned chopped green chiles)
1/2 teaspoon dried oregano leaves, crushed
1/4 cup whipping cream
cilantro leaf (garnish)

1
If using fresh corn, cut kernels from cobs. Scrape cobs with a spoon; discard cobs. Measure corn; you should have about 1-1/2 cups. Puree 3/4 cup corn in a blender or food processor; set aside.
2
Mash garlic with salt to make a paste. Melt butter in a large saucepan. Add onion and garlic paste. Cook until onion is tender but not browned. Add tomatoes.
3
Cook slowly 10 minutes, mashing tomatoes with a spoon. Add broth, chiles, oregano, pureed corn and whole corn kernels. Taste and add salt if needed.
4
Bring to a boil; reduce heat. Cover and simmer 30 minutes. Stir in cream. Cook until heated through. To serve, pour into soup bowls and garnish with cilantro leaves.

170

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 11 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 3 small ears of corn (or 1-1/2 cups frozen corn, thawed), 1 garlic clove, 1/2 teaspoon salt, 1 tablespoon butter, and more.

Yes, Corn Soup (Sopa De Elote) falls under the Soups & Stews category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

Corn Soup (Sopa De Elote)

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