LAWA DE JANKAQUIPA / SOPA DE MAIZ JANKAQUIPA

chicken

🥗Healthier: tofu

💰Cheaper: canned beans

Tofu provides protein while being lower in calories.

cheese

🥗Healthier: nutritional yeast

💰Cheaper: cream cheese

Nutritional yeast adds a cheesy flavor with fewer calories.

Soak corn overnight in water.

Drain and rinse the soaked corn.

Boil the corn in chicken broth until tender, about 45 minutes.

In a separate pan, heat olive oil over medium heat.

Sauté chopped onion and garlic until translucent, about 5 minutes.

Add diced potatoes to the sautéed mixture and cook for another 5 minutes.

Combine the sautéed mixture with the boiled corn and broth.

Blend the mixture until smooth, then return to the pot.

Simmer for an additional 10 minutes, adjusting thickness with more broth if needed.

Season with salt and pepper to taste.

Stir in chopped cilantro just before serving.

Serve hot with lime wedges and avocado slices on the side.

Cooking Techniques

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