MEALIE SOUP (SOUTH AFRICAN SPICY CORN SOUP)

MEALIE SOUP (SOUTH AFRICAN SPICY CORN SOUP) image

Yield 8 cups

Number Of Ingredients 11

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2 ounces butter
1 cup finely chopped onions
1 small can of diced tomatoes (approx. 1 cup)
2 cups frozen whole corn
2 cups creamed corn (1 and 1/2 cans of 14.75 oz size)
1 can (5 oz ) evaporated milk
3 cups chicken stock
1/2 tsp salt
1/4 teaspoon black pepper
1 Tbs Wellington's Chili paste (available at Rodman's)
Chive snips

Steps:

In a large saucepan, heat the butter over moderate heat. Add the onions and sauté for 5 minutes. Stir in the tomatoes and cook for a few minutes. Add the corn, milk, stock, salt, and pepper and chili paste and simmer for 1-20 minutes. Run through with an immersion mixer before storing and again before serving. Serve with snips of chives on top. May be served hot or chilled. From: http://www.globalgourmet.com/destinations/southafrica/mealiesp.html adapted by K.L. Cozza, 2008