Southern Corn Soup

Name: Southern Corn Soup
Ingredients: 3 1/2 c. fresh corn kernels (8 to 10 ears) or frozen corn; 1 c. chicken broth; 1/4 c. butter or margarine; 2 c. milk; 1 clove garlic, minced; 1 tsp. oregano; salt and pepper to taste; 3 Tbsp. canned chilies, drained; 1 c. cubed, cooked chicken; 1 c. grated Monterey Jack cheese; 1/4 tsp. baking soda; 1 c. diced fresh tomatoes; fresh oregano and fried tortilla triangles (garnish)

13 ingredients

6 steps

Ingredients

3 1/2 c. fresh corn kernels (8 to 10 ears) or frozen corn
1 c. chicken broth
1/4 c. butter or margarine
2 c. milk
1 clove garlic, minced
1 tsp. oregano
salt and pepper to taste
3 Tbsp. canned chilies, drained
1 c. cubed, cooked chicken
1 c. grated Monterey Jack cheese
1/4 tsp. baking soda
1 c. diced fresh tomatoes
fresh oregano and fried tortilla triangles (garnish)

Directions

1

Combine corn and chicken broth in blender or food processor and puree.
2

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.
3

Add milk, garlic, oregano, salt and pepper and bring to boil.
4

Reduce heat and add green chilies and chicken. Simmer 5 minutes.
5

Remove soup from heat and add cheese and baking soda (to prevent curdling).
6

Stir until melted.