MILLIE'S MEXICAN CORN SOUP WITH MINI MEATBALLS

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The hubby and I were at the Mexican market one day and smelled such a wonderful aroma, that turned out to be Sopa de Elote, or Mexican corn soup. We had to try it and boy are we happy we did ! In their version they added mayo and cotija cheese before serving. I opted to add cream instead of mayo in this recipe. I think this...

Provided by Millie Johnson

Categories     Other Soups

Time 1h

Number Of Ingredients 17

MEATBALLS
1 lb ground pork (not sausage)
1/4 tsp garlic powder
1/4 tsp onion powder
1/8 tsp black pepper
1/2 tsp salt
1/4 tsp oregano, dried
SOUP
3 can(s) whole kernal corn (do not drain)
1 can(s) green chiles (small can)
1 box chicken stock (32oz.)
1 tsp ground cumin
1 tsp cilantro, fresh (chopped)
1 tsp epozote de comer * found in the mexican spice rack)
1/2 c cream
cotija cheese * you can substitute with parmesean
1 tsp habanero sauce *optional

Steps:

  • 1. For the meatballs... In a bowl mix together ground pork, garlic powder, onion powder, oregano, salt and pepper.
  • 2. Form into small meatballs, brown and set aside.
  • 3. For the soup part...
  • 4. In a large pot pour in 2 cans of the corn, including liquid. With third can, drain liquid into pot, then process the kernels in a food processor and add to pot.
  • 5. Now process the green chiles and add to pot (you may need to add a little stock to it), along with the chicken stock, cumin, habanero sauce, epazote de comer, cilantro and meatballs. Salt and pepper to taste.
  • 6. Bring to a boil then reduce heat and simmer for 30 minute. Turn off heat and stir in the cream.
  • 7. To serve, garnish with a little fresh chopped cilantro and a tablespoon of cotija cheese.

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