Sopa de Elote 🌽 | Cocinando con Petty

cream

🥗Healthier: Greek yogurt

💰Cheaper: milk

Greek yogurt reduces calories while maintaining creaminess

butter

🥗Healthier: olive oil

💰Cheaper: margarine

Olive oil is healthier and provides a similar flavor profile.

jalapeño

🥗Healthier: bell pepper

💰Cheaper: banana pepper

Bell pepper adds flavor without the heat.

cheese

🥗Healthier: nutritional yeast

💰Cheaper: processed cheese

Nutritional yeast is a dairy-free alternative that adds a cheesy flavor.

Heat a large pot over high heat, then reduce to medium.

Add oil to the pot.

Sauté chopped onion and minced garlic until fragrant.

Add diced tomato and oregano, cooking for about 3 minutes until well mixed.

Add 3 cups of corn to the pot and stir.

Pour in 4 cups of water and add epazote and cilantro.

Let it cook for about 7 minutes to blend the flavors.

Reduce heat to medium and add Oaxaca cheese, stirring to incorporate.

Cook for another 5 minutes until the cheese melts.

Turn off the heat and serve the soup.

Cooking Techniques

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