Sopa de Mais (Corn Chowder)

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Sopa de Mais (Corn Chowder)

 

This recipe is a spicy combination of zesty onions,

crisp bell peppers, chopped tarragon, and fresh corn.

 

 

INGREDIENTS:

2 T Margarine

2 Red peppers, finely chopped

2 Green peppers, finely chopped

1 Serrano pepper (large)

7-8 Ears of corn (medium), slice kernels off the cob

1/2 bunch Tarragon leaves, chopped

1 Onion (large), finely chopped

1 t Black pepper

Salt to taste

1-1/2 T Sugar

1 qt 1% milk

1 qt Water

 

PREPARATION METHOD

 

Melt margarine in medium saucepan.

 

Add onion and cook 3 minutes.

 

Add red, green and serrano peppers and cook 3 more minutes.

 

 

Add corn and cook 10 minutes then add tarragon leaves,

black pepper, salt, sugar, milk and water.

Bring to a boil.

Serve hot.

For additional zest a sprinkling of fresh grated carrots

or fresh grated Parmesan cheese may be added.

 

Makes 8 servings.

 

NUTRITIONAL INFORMATION (per serving)

Calories: 188

Fat: 5 g

Calories from Fat: 25

Cholesterol: 5 mg

Fiber: 3 g

Sodium: 110 mg

 

Recipe Source: PBH/Sandy Sharp Powell

 

 

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