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millie's mexican corn soup with mini meatballs

(1 rating)
BISCUITMAKR avatar
Recipe by
Millie Johnson
@BISCUITMAKR
Valley Head, AL

The hubby and I were at the Mexican market one day and smelled such a wonderful aroma, that turned out to be Sopa de Elote, or Mexican corn soup. We had to try it and boy are we happy we did ! In their version they added mayo and cotija cheese before serving. I opted to add cream instead of mayo in this recipe. I think this recipe turned out great and my hubby agrees. I think you will, too !

(1 rating)
yield 4 -6
prep time 15 Min
cook time 45 Min
method Stove Top

Ingredients For millie's mexican corn soup with mini meatballs

  • MEATBALLS
  • 1 lb
    ground pork (not sausage)
  • 1/4 tsp
    garlic powder
  • 1/4 tsp
    onion powder
  • 1/8 tsp
    black pepper
  • 1/2 tsp
    salt
  • 1/4 tsp
    oregano, dried
  • SOUP
  • 3 can
    whole kernal corn (do not drain)
  • 1 can
    green chiles (small can)
  • 1 box
    chicken stock (32oz.)
  • 1 tsp
    ground cumin
  • 1 tsp
    cilantro, fresh (chopped)
  • 1 tsp
    epozote de comer * found in the mexican spice rack)
  • 1/2 c
    cream
  • cotija cheese * you can substitute with parmesean
  • 1 tsp
    habanero sauce *optional

How To Make millie's mexican corn soup with mini meatballs

  • 1
    For the meatballs... In a bowl mix together ground pork, garlic powder, onion powder, oregano, salt and pepper.
  • 2
    Form into small meatballs, brown and set aside.
  • 3
    For the soup part...
  • 4
    In a large pot pour in 2 cans of the corn, including liquid. With third can, drain liquid into pot, then process the kernels in a food processor and add to pot.
  • 5
    Now process the green chiles and add to pot (you may need to add a little stock to it), along with the chicken stock, cumin, habanero sauce, epazote de comer, cilantro and meatballs. Salt and pepper to taste.
  • 6
    Bring to a boil then reduce heat and simmer for 30 minute. Turn off heat and stir in the cream.
  • 7
    To serve, garnish with a little fresh chopped cilantro and a tablespoon of cotija cheese.
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