Maque Choux Soup Recipe

Name: Maque Choux Soup
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: Soups & Stews
Ingredients: 3 cups fresh corn kernels (about 6 ears); 1 medium-size orange bell pepper, chopped; 1/4 teaspoon ground cumin; 1/4 teaspoon ground coriander; 1 (32-oz.) container chicken broth; 3/4 teaspoon kosher salt; 1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper; 1/2 cup sour cream; 3 tablespoons plain white cornmeal; Toppings: cooked bacon, fresh flat-leaf parsley leaves, fresh lime juice

Servings: persons

3 cups fresh corn kernels (about 6 ears)
1 medium-size orange bell pepper, chopped
1/4 teaspoon ground cumin
1/4 teaspoon ground coriander
1 (32-oz.) container chicken broth
3/4 teaspoon kosher salt
1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
1/2 cup sour cream
3 tablespoons plain white cornmeal
Toppings: cooked bacon, fresh flat-leaf parsley leaves, fresh lime juice

1
Stir together first 2 ingredients. Place a large cast-iron skillet over medium-high heat until hot. Add half of corn mixture; cook, stirring constantly, 4 minutes or until vegetables begin to char. Transfer mixture to a 3-qt. saucepan. Add remaining corn mixture to skillet; cook, stirring constantly, 4 minutes or until vegetables begin to char. Stir in cumin and coriander; cook, stirring constantly, 2 to 3 minutes or until fragrant.
2
Add 2 cups broth to corn mixture in saucepan, and process with a handheld blender 1 to 2 minutes or until slightly smooth. Add remaining corn mixture and 2 cups broth to saucepan; bring to a light boil over medium heat. Reduce heat to medium-low, and simmer, stirring often, 5 minutes. Stir in salt and pepper.
3
Whisk together sour cream and cornmeal in a heatproof bowl. Whisk in 1/2 cup hot soup. Add sour cream mixture to soup. Simmer, stirring occasionally, 5 minutes or until thickened.

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

You need 10 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 3 cups fresh corn kernels (about 6 ears), 1 medium-size orange bell pepper, chopped, 1/4 teaspoon ground cumin, 1/4 teaspoon ground coriander, and more.

Yes, Maque Choux Soup 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.

Maque Choux Soup

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