Sopa De Flor De Calabaza -- Mexican Squash Blossom Soup Recipe

Name: Sopa De Flor De Calabaza -- Mexican Squash Blossom Soup
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 large white onion, peeled and minced; 1 garlic clove, peeled and minced; 4 tablespoons butter; 2 ears corn, kernels cut off; 3 poblano chiles, roasted, peeled, seeded, and cut in strips; 1 cup zucchini, coarsely chopped; 2 cups mushrooms, sliced; 4 cups squash blossoms, stems and sepals removed, blossoms coarsely chopped; 6 cups chicken broth; Toppings; 5 corn tortillas, cut in small squares and fried until crispy in a little vegetable oil (feel free to substitute store-bought corn chips, if you wish); creme fraiche or sour cream

Servings: persons

1 large white onion, peeled and minced
1 garlic clove, peeled and minced
4 tablespoons butter
2 ears corn, kernels cut off
3 poblano chiles, roasted, peeled, seeded, and cut in strips
1 cup zucchini, coarsely chopped
2 cups mushrooms, sliced
4 cups squash blossoms, stems and sepals removed, blossoms coarsely chopped
6 cups chicken broth
Toppings
5 corn tortillas, cut in small squares and fried until crispy in a little vegetable oil (feel free to substitute store-bought corn chips, if you wish)
creme fraiche or sour cream

1
In a large heavy pot, melt butter and saute the garlic and onions until translucent, about 3 minutes.
2
Add the corn kernels, chiles, and zucchini and cook for two more minutes.
3
Stir in the mushrooms and squash blossoms and continue to cook, about 5 minutes.
4
Add chicken broth and bring to a boil.
5
Lower heat and simmer and additional 10 to 12 minutes.
6
Adjust salt to taste.
7
Serve with a tortilla squares and a spoonful of creme fraiche or heavy cream.

1922

kcal

Calories

151

Fat

Carbs

119

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

No additional tips available.

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 12 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 large white onion, peeled and minced, 1 garlic clove, peeled and minced, 4 tablespoons butter, 2 ears corn, kernels cut off, and more.

Yes, Sopa De Flor De Calabaza -- Mexican Squash Blossom 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.

Sopa De Flor De Calabaza -- Mexican Squash Blossom Soup

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