TAMAL EN CASUELA: CUBAN TAMALE SOUP

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This is the recipe my grandmother used to make. It calls for pork, but you can substutute chicken or beef. A meal in itself.

Provided by Chef Chessie

Categories     Pork

Time 1h30m

Yield 6-8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 12

1 lb pork (cubed)
1/3 cup tomato sauce
2 garlic cloves (minced)
1/4 cup dry wine
1 lemon
2 cups cornmeal
1/4 cup olive oil
3 cups water
1 onion (finely chopped)
1 tablespoon salt
1 green pepper (finely chopped)
1/4 teaspoon black pepper

Steps:

  • Cut pork into cubes and marinate in lemon and garlic.
  • Brown pork and add enough olive oil to simmer with onion, green pepper, tomato sauce, and wine.
  • Mix cornmeal and water thoroughly, then strain.
  • Add strained mixture to previous ingredients.
  • Cook on stove for one hour stirring occasionally.
  • Add salt and pepper to taste.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 449.7, Fat 17.9, SaturatedFat 4, Cholesterol 65, Sodium 1299.7, Carbohydrate 38.7, Fiber 4.7, Sugar 2.5, Protein 26.3

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