Sopa De Elote

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Corn Soup

Mexican cuisine

cilantro leaves or parsley leaves If using fresh corn, cut kernels from cobs. Scrape cobs with a sharp spoon; discard cobs. Measure corn. You should have about 1.5 cups. Reserve excess corn for another use. Puree 0.75 cup corn in blender or food processor; set aside. Mash garlic with salt to make a paste. Melt butter in a large saucepan. Add onion and garlic paste. Cook until onion is tender but not browned. Add tomatoes. Cook slowly 10 minutes, mashing tomatoes with a spoon. Add broth, oregano, pureed corn and whole corn kernels. Taste and add salt if needed. Bring to a boil; reduce heat. Cover and simmer 30 minutes. Stir in cream. Cook until heated through, but not boiling. To serve, pour into soup bowls and garnish with cilantro or parsley. Makes 6 servings.

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