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Como hacer una Deliciosa SOPA DE ELOTE *para Calentar Tus Tripitas 🤭*

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Mexican Corn Soup

Cultural Context

Mexican Corn Soup, or Sopa de Elote, hails from the heart of Mexico, where corn is a staple ingredient and a symbol of life. Traditionally enjoyed during family gatherings, this creamy soup showcases the sweetness of fresh corn, often enhanced with spices and herbs. In modern kitchens, it has become a beloved comfort food, with variations popping up globally, featuring different spices or garnishes to suit diverse palates.

MexicanMXmain
45 min
medium
4 servings
Servings4
6 a 8 elotes
3 a 4 chiles poblanos
3 tomates
1/2 cebolla mediana
1 a 2 ajos
unas ramitas de cilantro
1 lata de media crema
1 lata de leche evaporada
1/2 taza de crema mexicana
agua la necesaria
consome de pollo
sal y pimienta
3 cds de mantequilla
queso fresco o queso panela

heavy cream

🥗Healthier: Greek yogurt

💰Cheaper: milk + cornstarch

Greek yogurt reduces calories while maintaining creaminess

fresh corn

🥗Healthier: frozen corn

💰Cheaper: canned corn

Frozen corn is often more convenient and just as sweet.

jalapeño

🥗Healthier: bell pepper

💰Cheaper: banana pepper

Bell peppers provide flavor without the heat.

1

Prepare the elotes by cutting the kernels off the cob.

2

Roast the chiles poblanos until charred, then peel and chop them.

3

In a pot, melt the mantequilla and sauté the chopped onion and garlic until fragrant.

4

Add the chopped tomatoes and cook until softened.

5

Stir in the elote kernels and roasted chiles.

6

Pour in the leche evaporada and media crema, and add enough water to reach desired consistency.

7

Season with consome de pollo, salt, and pepper to taste.

8

Simmer the soup until heated through and flavors meld.

9

Serve hot, garnished with cilantro and queso fresco or queso panela.

Cooking Techniques

sautéingblending

Spice Level:

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Dietary

vegetarian

Allergens

dairy

Also Known As

Sopa de EloteCreamy Corn Soup
Local Name: sopa de elote

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