Mais Soep Corn Soup Recipes

CORN AND TOMATO SOUP

Steps:

• In a 3-quart saucepan, heat the oil over medium-high heat. Add the shallots, salt and pepper. Cook, stirring occasionally, until soft, about 3 minutes. Place the cooked shallots, corn and chicken stock in a blender. Blend until smooth.
• Pour the corn mixture back into the saucepan. Bring the mixture to a simmer over medium heat. Cook for 5 minutes, stirring occasionally. Remove the pan from the heat and stir in the tomatoes and basil.
• Ladle the soup into bowls and serve.

CREAMY CORN SOUP

Steps:

• In a large pot over medium heat, combine the onion, garlic, parsley and butter or margarine. Saute for about 5 minutes, or until onions are tender.
• Add the flour, stirring well, to make a pasty mixture. Whisk in the milk and the broth. Add the corn and the cream cheese and allow to heat through. Add the garlic salt, black pepper and cayenne pepper to taste. Stir together and serve.

SOPA DE MAIZ (MEXICAN CORN SOUP)

Steps:

• Combine corn and chicken stock in blender or food processor and puree.
• In a 3 quart saucepan combine butter and corn mixture and simmer slowly 5 minutes, stirring to keep corn from sticking to bottom of pan.
• Add milk, garlic, oregano,salt and pepper and bring to a boil.
• Reduce heat, add chilies and simmer 5 minutes.
• *May be frozen or refrigerated at this point.
• To serve:.
• If refrigerated, reheat soup slowly.
• Divide chicken and tomatoes among 6 bowls.
• Remove soup from heat, add cheese and stir until cheese is melted.
• Ladle into bowls,top with tortilla squares, and serve.
• Tortilla Squares:.
• Preheat oil to 375 degrees in electric skillet, deep fryer or large pan.
• Stack tortillas on cutting board and slice into 1/2 inch squares.
• Drop a handful at a time into oil and stir with wooden spoon until crisp and golden, about 3 minutes.
• Drain well on paper towels.
• These are good with soups and salads and may be stored in a covered container in a dry place for up to 6 weeks.

MAIS SOEP - CORN SOUP

Steps:

• Chop the corn, add boiling water and minced onion; cook for 15 minutes.
• Strain.
• Melt the butter and stir in the flour; blend well.
• Add milk and seasonings; cook, stirring constantly for five minutes.
• Stir in strained corn pulp and continue cooking for ten minutes.
• Serve hot.

FRESH CORN AND TOMATO SOUP

Steps:

• Remove the kernels from the ears of corn and set aside.
• Place the 4 stripped corn cobs in 5 cups water in a large pot (you can add a whole onion here - don't bother to peel it - or a sprig of rosemary, tarragon or oregano, if you'd like). Bring to a simmer and cook for 15 minutes, then remove cobs and any onion or herbs.
• In a skillet, heat olive oil. Sauté sweet onion and garlic in olive oil until soft. Add 1/4 cup cornmeal and cook, stirring, about 5 minutes.
• Add onion, garlic and cornmeal mixture to broth. Add tomatoes, potatoes and reserved corn. Cook until potatoes are fork tender. Season to taste with salt and pepper.
• Garnish with chopped parsley and serve.

FRESH CORN AND TOMATO SOUP

Steps:

• In a large saucepan, saute the celery, onion and green pepper in butter until tender. Stir in tomatoes and broth. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and simmer for 20 minutes. , Press through a sieve or food mill; return to the pan. Add the sugar, salt and white pepper. Bring to a boil. Stir in corn and basil. Reduce heat; simmer, uncovered, for 3-5 minutes or until corn is tender. Garnish with parsley and green onion.