CORN AND GREEN CHILE SOUP

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Provided by Mark Bittman

Categories     weekday, soups and stews, appetizer, side dish

Time 50m

Number Of Ingredients 7

4 ears of corn
Olive oil
A few chopped scallions, plus sliced scallions for garnish
Seeded, chopped green chiles
1/4 cup cornmeal
2 chopped potatoes
Crema or sour cream, for garnish (optional)

Steps:

  • Remove the kernels from the ears of corn and set aside.
  • Place the 4 stripped corn cobs in 6 cups water in a large pot. Bring to a simmer and cook for 15 minutes, then remove.
  • In a skillet, heat a few glugs of olive oil. Add the chopped scallions and green chiles and sauté. Add 1/4 cup cornmeal and cook, stirring, about 5 minutes.
  • Add the scallion-and-chili mixture to broth along with the corn kernels and 2 chopped potatoes. Cook until soft. Garnish with crema or sour cream, if you'd like, and the sliced scallions.

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