Creamy Corn Soup with Queso Fresco

Name: Creamy Corn Soup with Queso Fresco
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 25 min
Total time: 35 min
Yield: 6 servings
Ingredients: 1/2 teaspoon olive oil; 1/3 cup chopped scallions; 1 garlic clove; 4 cups fresh corn kernels; 1 oz russet potato; 4 cups low fat milk; 1 chicken or veggie bouillon cube; 2 tablespoons chopped fresh cilantro; 1 teaspoon kosher salt; 3 oz crumbled queso fresco or cotija cheese

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Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
10 mins
Total Time
35 mins
Servings
6 servings
Calories
206 kcal
Course
Soup
Cuisine
South American, Colombian

Creamy Corn Soup with Queso Fresco

Iris Warren

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A creamy corn soup made with fresh sweet summer corn thickened with a potato that's sweet and savory topped with queso fresco or cotija cheese.

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Ingredients

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1/2 teaspoon olive oil
1/3 cup chopped scallions (plus more for garnish)
1 garlic clove (chopped)
4 cups fresh corn kernels (cut from the cob (from 5 medium))
1 oz russet potato (peeled and diced small)
4 cups low fat milk
1 chicken or veggie bouillon cube (or 1 teaspoon Better than Bouillon)
2 tablespoons chopped fresh cilantro (divided)
1 teaspoon kosher salt (or more to taste)
3 oz crumbled queso fresco or cotija cheese (about 6 tbsp, or more to taste)

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Instructions

Heat a medium heavy pot or Dutch oven on medium heat.
Add oil and sauté scallions and garlic for 1 minute.
Add the corn, potatoes, milk, bouillon, 1 teaspoon salt and 1 tablespoon of cilantro in a large pot and bring to a boil.
Reduce heat to medium-low, cover and simmer for approximately 25 minutes or until the potatoes are tender, stirring occasionally.
Remove from heat and reserve 6 tablespoons of the corn kernels for topping.
Purée in the blender in two batches until really smooth, careful not to burn yourself; return to the pot.
Adjust salt and pepper, to taste and heat over low heat 2-3 minutes, stirring occasionally.
Pour into 6 bowls and garnish each bowl with 1 tablespoon each of corn kernels and cheese.
Top with fresh cilantro and/or scallions.

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Notes

Makes 7 cups

Nutrition Information

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Serving 1generous cup Calories 206kcal (10%) Carbohydrates 28.5g (10%) Protein 11.5g (23%) Fat 6.5g (10%) Saturated Fat 3g (15%) Cholesterol 18mg (6%) Sodium 462.5mg (19%) Fiber 2g (8%) Sugar 14g (28%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 6servings

Amount Per Serving

Calories 206 kcal

% Daily Value*

Serving	1generous cup
Calories	206kcal	10%
Carbohydrates	28.5g	10%
Protein	11.5g	23%
Fat	6.5g	10%
Saturated Fat	3g	15%
Cholesterol	18mg	6%
Sodium	462.5mg	19%
Fiber	2g	8%
Sugar	14g	28%