How to Make Corn Soup with Huitlacoche

huitlacoche

🥗Healthier: mushrooms

💰Cheaper: canned corn

Mushrooms provide a similar umami flavor.

cream

🥗Healthier: Greek yogurt

💰Cheaper: milk

Greek yogurt reduces calories while maintaining creaminess.

queso fresco

🥗Healthier: feta cheese

💰Cheaper: shredded mozzarella

Feta adds a tangy flavor while mozzarella is more cost-effective.

tortilla chips

🥗Healthier: baked tortilla chips

💰Cheaper: crackers

Baked chips are lower in fat, while crackers are often less expensive.

Heat olive oil in a cast iron pot over medium heat until shimmering.

Add diced zucchini, yellow squash, and onions; sauté until softened.

Add sliced cremini mushrooms, chopped red peppers, jalapeños, and scallions; sauté until fragrant.

Roast poblano peppers under a broiler until blackened, peel, seed, and cut into strips; add to the pot.

Add chopped bok choy and fresh cilantro to the pot; stir to combine.

Roast corn in the oven at 400 degrees Fahrenheit until cooked, then cut kernels off the cob and add to the pot along with the corn cob for flavor.

Pour in vegetable stock and simmer for 10-15 minutes, stirring occasionally.

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