SOPA DE FLOR DE CALABAZA -- MEXICAN SQUASH BLOSSOM SOUP

Sopa De Flor De Calabaza -- Mexican Squash Blossom Soup image

Provided by Molly53

Categories Corn

Time 30m

Yield 6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 11

1 large white onion, peeled and minced
1 garlic clove, peeled and minced
4 tablespoons butter
2 ears corn, kernels cut off
3 poblano chiles, roasted, peeled, seeded, and cut in strips
1 cup zucchini, coarsely chopped
2 cups mushrooms, sliced
4 cups squash blossoms, stems and sepals removed, blossoms coarsely chopped
6 cups chicken broth
5 corn tortillas, cut in small squares and fried until crispy in a little vegetable oil (feel free to substitute store-bought corn chips, if you wish)
creme fraiche or sour cream

Steps:

In a large heavy pot, melt butter and sauté the garlic and onions until translucent, about 3 minutes.
Add the corn kernels, chiles, and zucchini and cook for two more minutes.
Stir in the mushrooms and squash blossoms and continue to cook, about 5 minutes.
Add chicken broth and bring to a boil.
Lower heat and simmer and additional 10 to 12 minutes.
Adjust salt to taste.
Serve with a tortilla squares and a spoonful of creme frâiche or heavy cream.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 216.7, Fat 10.4, SaturatedFat 5.5, Cholesterol 20.4, Sodium 829.1, Carbohydrate 24.1, Fiber 3.4, Sugar 5.9, Protein 9.2