Sopa De Maiz (Mexican Corn Soup) Recipe

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Ingredients:

Serving

3 1/2 cups fresh corn kernels (8 to 12 ears )
1 cup chicken stock
1/4 cup butter (1/2 stick)
2 cups milk
1 garlic clove, minced
1 tsp dried oregano
salt & freshly ground black pepper , to taste
1 -2 tbsp canned diced chile, rinsed and drained
1 cooked boneless skinless chicken breast
1 cup diced fresh tomato
1 cup cubed monterey jack cheese
2 tbsp parsley, minced, for garnish
6 -8 corn tortillas
oil , for frying tortilla

Directions:

Combine corn and chicken stock in blender or food processor and puree.
In a 3 quart saucepan combine butter and corn mixture and simmer slowly 5 minutes, stirring to keep corn from sticking to bottom of pan.
Add milk, garlic, oregano,salt and pepper and bring to a boil.
Reduce heat, add chilies and simmer 5 minutes.
*May be frozen or refrigerated at this point.
To serve:.
If refrigerated, reheat soup slowly.
Divide chicken and tomatoes among 6 bowls.
Remove soup from heat, add cheese and stir until cheese is melted.
Ladle into bowls,top with tortilla squares, and serve.
Tortilla Squares:.
Preheat oil to 375 degrees in electric skillet, deep fryer or large pan.
Stack tortillas on cutting board and slice into 1/2 inch squares.
Drop a handful at a time into oil and stir with wooden spoon until crisp and golden, about 3 minutes.
Drain well on paper towels.
These are good with soups and salads and may be stored in a covered container in a dry place for up to 6 weeks.

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Nutrition Facts

Per Serving Per 100 g

Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories	440.14 Kcal (1843 kJ)
Calories from fat	197.44 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	21.94g	34%
Cholesterol	59.39mg	20%
Sodium	333.55mg	14%
Potassium	569.12mg	12%
Total Carbs	42.27g	14%
Sugars	9.03g	36%
Dietary Fiber	4.68g	19%
Protein	18.97g	38%
Vitamin C	5.5mg	9%
Vitamin A	0.5mg	16%
Iron	0.5mg	3%
Calcium	434.1mg	43%

Amount Per 100 g
Calories	141.68 Kcal (593 kJ)
Calories from fat	63.56 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	7.06g	34%
Cholesterol	19.12mg	20%
Sodium	107.37mg	14%
Potassium	183.2mg	12%
Total Carbs	13.61g	14%
Sugars	2.91g	36%
Dietary Fiber	1.51g	19%
Protein	6.11g	38%
Vitamin C	1.8mg	9%
Vitamin A	0.2mg	16%
Iron	0.2mg	3%
Calcium	139.7mg	43%

* 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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