Creamy Corn and Green Chile Soup

Corn and green chiles are staple ingredients in Mexican cuisine, and this soup combines their flavors in a creamy and comforting way.

This is vegetarian and gluten free recipe. Dish can be prepared in 45 minutes. Recipe requires some culinary experience (medium difficulty). Number of ingredients: 13.

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Creamy Corn and Green Chile Soup

Cooking Method: Boiling, Simmering Cuisine: American, Mexican Courses: Lunch, Soup Recipe Keys: Gluten Free Vegetarian

Difficulty: Intermediate Prep Time 15 min Cook Time 25 min Rest Time 5 min Total Time 45 mins

Servings: 4 Calories: 1000

Best Season: Fall

Ingredients

Servings

• 2 cup Corn kernels
• 1 cup Green chiles, diced
• 1 medium Onion, chopped
• 2 cloves Garlic cloves, minced
• 4 cup Vegetable broth
• 1 cup Heavy cream
• 2 tablespoon Butter
• 2 tablespoon All-purpose flour
• 1 teaspoon Salt
• 1 teaspoon Black pepper
• 1 teaspoon Cayenne pepper
• 1 cup Cheddar cheese, shredded
• 2 tablespoon Fresh cilantro, chopped

Instructions

1. In a large pot, melt the butter over medium heat. Add the onion and garlic, and sauté until softened.
2. Sprinkle the flour over the onion and garlic mixture, and stir well to combine. Cook for 1-2 minutes.
3. Slowly pour in the vegetable broth, stirring constantly to prevent lumps. Bring the mixture to a boil.
4. Add the corn kernels and green chiles to the pot. Reduce the heat to low, cover, and simmer for 15 minutes.
5. Stir in the heavy cream, salt, black pepper, and cayenne pepper. Simmer for an additional 5 minutes.
6. Remove the pot from the heat and use an immersion blender to puree the soup until smooth. Alternatively, transfer the soup to a blender and blend in batches.
7. Return the soup to the heat and stir in the shredded cheddar cheese until melted.
8. Serve the soup hot, garnished with fresh cilantro.

Nutrition Facts

Servings 4

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Amount Per Serving

Calories 250kcal

% Daily Value *

Total Fat 12g19%

Total Carbohydrate 30g10%

Sugars 6g

Protein 6g12%

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* The Percentage Daily Values are calculated from a 2,000 calorie diet. Your specific daily value may vary, depending on your individual calorie requirements.