We'd bought several avocados since they were on sale, so now I needed a way to use them. Sure, you've always got guacamole, but I wanted something a bit different. I also wanted soup for a while. Avocado soup? Didn't quite seem appetizing to me. Then I found this recipe on The Vanilla Bean Blog. Corn soup sounded good to me. Plus avocados on top! I made a few modifications - using some creamed corn instead of just corn kernels for a creamier soup, and I didn't have a can of green chilies, so I substituted in 2 ground Serrano peppers. And, man was it spicy! I thought the spice wouldn't be too much since the original recipe called for a 14 ounce can and the soup's definitely got milk and cheese. I'd reduce the amount of spiciness next time. Even though this soup packs a punch, the creaminess makes the burn brief enough to be tasty. I'd also recommend squeezing some lime juice on top since it really brightened the soup and added a bit of extra flavor.
How do you correct a recipe when you've added too much spice?
Mexican Corn Soup
by CJ HuangPrep time:
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Yield: 7 cups
Materials:
| Mass | Weight | Volume | Number | Material | Notes |
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| 418 grams | 14.75 ounces | 1.5 cups | 1 can | creamed corn | |
| 864 grams | 30.5 ounces | 3 cups | corn kernels | ||
| 1 cup | broth | ||||
| 2 cups | milk | I used whole. | |||
| 1/2 teaspoon | garlic, minced | ||||
| 1/2 tablespoon | 2 | serrano peppers, ground | |||
| 4 ounces | Monterey Jack cheese, shredded, chunked, or sliced | ||||
| 140 grams | 4.875 ounces | 1 | avocado, diced | ||
| 2 tablespoons | lime juice | ||||
| 1/2 teaspoon | cumin, ground | ||||
| 1 teaspoon | pepper, ground |
Methods:
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1. Gather all materials. |
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2. Puree stock, creamed corn, and 2.5 cups corn kernels until smooth. |
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3. Combine milk, cumin, garlic, pepper, and ground serrano, stirring over heat. |
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4. Stir in puree. |
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5. Melt in cheese. Top with remaining corn kernels and avocado before serving. |
Shared with: Delicious Dishes, Wonderful Wednesday, What's Cookin' Wednesday, Creative Ways, Throwback Thursday, Foodie FriDIY, Foodie Friends, Pinworthy Projects, What's for Dinner Sunday, Happiness is Homemade, Sustainable Sunday, Nifty Thrifty Sunday, Over the Moon, Motivation Monday, Melt in Your Mouth Monday, What'd You Do This Weekend?, Turn It Up Tuesday
I hope they do! Let me know what you think once you've given it a try. :)
ReplyDeleteI love the way you connect the photos with the instructions - and the soup sounds amazing! Thanks for sharing on the What’s for Dinner link up
ReplyDeleteThanks! Sometimes I wonder if it's worth it, but I like when someone tells me they love it. :)
DeleteSounds like a wonderful soup! Thanks for sharing with us at Throwback Thursday. Hope to see you again this Thursday at 7:00pm est, Pinned!
ReplyDeleteThanks! Hope you enjoy it too. :)
DeleteThis looks delicious! Thanks for linking up at #SustainableSundays!
ReplyDeleteHope you enjoy! Thanks for stopping by. :)
ReplyDeleteThis sounds good. Thanks for sharing at What'd You Do This Weekend.
ReplyDeleteWishes for tasty dishes,
Linda
We like it and hope you do too! :)
DeleteThis soup sounds delicious. My husband will love it. Pinning it.
ReplyDeleteThanks for sharing at Turn It Up Tuesday,
Bev
Hope he enjoys it! Thanks for stopping by! :)
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