Sopa De Maiz (Mexican Corn Soup) Recipe

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Ingredients:

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8 cups fresh corn kernels (if frozen, use 2 packages 10 oz each thawed and rinsed
1/2 cup chopped yellow onion
2 garlic cloves, minced
2 1/2-3 cups chicken stock
3 tbsp butter or 3 tbsp margarine
1 tsp ground cumin
1/4 tsp salt
1/4 tsp white pepper
2 cups buttermilk
1 (4 oz) can diced green chilies, drained
tabasco sauce , to taste
2 cups cubed cooked chicken
1 tomato, peeled, seeded, and chopped
1 tbsp chopped cilantro
6 corn tortillas , crisped and broken up
salsa
sour cream
sliced green onion
chopped olive
grated monterey jack cheese

Directions:

Combine the corn, onion, garlic, and 1 cup of the stock; process in batches in a food processor until smooth.
In a big soup pot over med heat; melt the butter.
Add in corn mixture, cumin, salt, and white pepper.
Simmer, covered, for 5 minutes.
Add in buttermilk and 1 1/2 cups more stock; bring to a boil.
Add in chiles, Tabasco, chicken, tomato, and cilantro.
Lower heat to med-low; simmer, uncovered, for 30 minutes.
Add in remaining 1/2 cup stock if soup is too thick.
Serve in individual bowls topped with a few broken tortilla pieces; pass around the additional toppings.
Note: to crisp corn tortillas: preheat oven to 400°; brush or lightly spray both sides of tortillas with vegetable oil; stack 4 tortillas together; with a sharp knife, cut into 1/2-inch strips; place strips in a single layer on a baking sheet and bake for 3-4 minutes; sprinkle with salt or other seasonings; tortillas can also be fried in oil or grilled on a grill or griddle until crisp.

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Nutrition Facts

Per Serving Per 100 g

Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories	511.85 Kcal (2143 kJ)
Calories from fat	192.79 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	21.42g	33%
Cholesterol	46.1mg	15%
Sodium	585.85mg	24%
Potassium	794.09mg	17%
Total Carbs	60.29g	20%
Sugars	9.55g	38%
Dietary Fiber	5.63g	23%
Protein	20.26g	41%
Vitamin C	10.1mg	17%
Vitamin A	0.1mg	2%
Iron	1mg	6%
Calcium	113.7mg	11%

Amount Per 100 g
Calories	132.86 Kcal (556 kJ)
Calories from fat	50.04 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	5.56g	33%
Cholesterol	11.96mg	15%
Sodium	152.07mg	24%
Potassium	206.12mg	17%
Total Carbs	15.65g	20%
Sugars	2.48g	38%
Dietary Fiber	1.46g	23%
Protein	5.26g	41%
Vitamin C	2.6mg	17%
Iron	0.3mg	6%
Calcium	29.5mg	11%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
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