Creamy Green Chile Soup
- Level: Easy
- Yield: 6 servings
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- Nutritional Analysis
- Per Serving
- Serving Size
- 1 of 6 servings
- Calories
- 245
- Total Fat
- 12
- Saturated Fat
- 6
- Carbohydrates
- 26
- Dietary Fiber
- 3
- Sugar
- 7
- Protein
- 8
- Cholesterol
- 30
- Sodium
- 854
- Total: 40 min
- Prep: 15 min
- Cook: 25 min
Ingredients
1 cup frozen chopped onions
1 teaspoon crushed garlic
2 cups frozen corn kernels, divided
3 (4-ounce) cans diced green chiles, divided (recommended: Ortega)
4 cups chicken stock
1 teaspoon Mexican seasoning
2 tablespoons butter
1 (8-ounce) package sliced fresh mushrooms
3/4 cup Mexican crema (recommended: Caciqus)
Salt and freshly ground black pepper
Fresh cilantro leaves, chopped, for garnish
Crumbled cotija cheese, for garnish
Directions
- In a medium pot over medium-high heat, combine onions, garlic, 1 cup corn kernels, 2 cans of the chiles, chicken stock, and Mexican seasoning. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat and simmer for 10 minutes.
- Meanwhile, melt butter in medium skillet over medium-high heat. Add remaining corn and green chiles. Add mushrooms and saute for 10 minutes, or until water from mushrooms is released and evaporated; set aside.
- Transfer chile mixture to a blender. Puree until smooth, working in batches if necessary. *(TIP: Cover blender with dish towel and pulse.) Return puree to skillet and add sauteed vegetables. Bring to a boil. Reduce to low heat and stir in Mexican crema. Season, to taste, with salt and pepper.
- Serve soup hot garnished with cilantro and cotija cheese.