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Veggie Mexican corn soup

Thick and creamy Veggie Mexican corn soup is a perfect nourishing option for cold winter nights. A hearty, comforting soup that is packed with flavor and amazingly delicious!
Prep: 10 minutes
Cook: 30 minutes
Total: 40 minutes
Course: Soups
Cuisine: American, Indian
Servings: 2 PEOPLE
Calories: 380kcal
Author: Ruchi

Ingredients

FOR SOUP

  • 15 oz Cream of corn
  • 2 tablespoon Tomato puree (Or 1 small tomato, chopped)
  • 1/4 cup Chopped Onions
  • 1 teaspoon Chopped Garlic
  • 1 small Chopped green chili
  • 1.5 teaspoon Vinegar
  • 3 tablespoon Chunky salsa (add a tablespoon more if you like it spicy)
  • 1½ cups of Vegetable stock add more to adjust consistency
  • 2 tablespoon Olive oil

SPICES

FOR GARNISH

  • 1 tablespoon Chopped scallions
  • 1 tablespoon Chopped cilantro leaves
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Instructions

  • Heat oil in a pan, add garlic and sauté for a minute, till it releases all its flavor in the oil. Stir in chopped onions and sauté until soft .
    Mexican Corn soup ingredients
  • Once the onions are translucent add green chilies. and tomato puree and mix it well. Cook for another 2 minutes till the oil separates.
    Mexican Corn soup ingredients
  • Add tomato puree and mix it well.
  • Time for the main ingredient to go in - Cream of corn.
  • And all the spices.
  • Give it a good stir. The mixture will become thick.
  • Add the secret ingredient - salsa.
  • Pour in vegetable stock and bring it to a boil. Adjust consistency according to taste.
  • After a boil- take it off the flame and allow it to cool.
  • When cooled, use an immersion blender and blend the corn soup until smooth. Corn is fibrous so you'll need to blend a little longer.
  • Return the soup back to the flame and allow it to simmer uncovered for another 5-10 minutes. Add cilantro leaves, vinegar, and mix until blended.
  • Garnish with chopped scallions, cilantro leaves and serve hot. NOTE - Soup will change color from red to pale yellow once pulsed.
  • This soup never fails to please a crowd. Non-vegans can top this soup with shredded cheese and tortilla strips for extra crunch and flavor.

Notes

 
For added nutrition, feel free to sneak veggies into this soup.
Some options are -
  • celery
  • beans
  • bell peppers.
 

Nutrition

Calories: 380kcal | Carbohydrates: 56g | Protein: 9g | Fat: 18g | Saturated Fat: 2g | Sodium: 1454mg | Potassium: 669mg | Fiber: 7g | Sugar: 16g | Vitamin A: 1712IU | Vitamin C: 19mg | Calcium: 23mg | Iron: 2mg