This filling soup is fantastic when you need to warm up on a blustery day! If you want a chowder consistency, use a potato masher to break down some of the spuds. —Laura Davis, Chincoteague, Virginia
Mexican Chorizo and Corn Soup
Mexican Chorizo and Corn Soup
Prep Time
15 min
Cook Time
35 min
Yield
10 servings (3-1/2 quarts)
Ingredients
- 3/4 pound bulk fresh chorizo or spicy pork sausage
- 1 large onion, chopped
- 1 medium sweet red pepper, chopped
- 1 poblano pepper, seeded and chopped
- 3 garlic cloves, minced
- 1/3 cup all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon ground cumin
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon pepper
- 2 cartons (32 ounces each) reduced-sodium chicken broth
- 1-1/2 pounds potatoes (about 4 medium), peeled and cut into 1/2-inch cubes
- 3 cups frozen corn (about 16 ounces)
- 1/2 cup sour cream
- Optional: Queso fresco and chopped fresh cilantro
Directions
- In a Dutch oven, cook and crumble chorizo over medium heat until cooked through, 4-6 minutes. Using a slotted spoon, remove chorizo to paper towels, reserving 2 tablespoons drippings in pan.
- In drippings, saute onion and the red and poblano peppers over medium heat until tender, 8-10 minutes. Add garlic; cook and stir 1 minute. Stir in flour and seasonings until blended; cook and stir 3 minutes. Gradually stir in broth.
- Add potatoes and corn; bring to a boil. Reduce heat; simmer, uncovered, until potatoes are tender, 10-15 minutes. Stir in sour cream and chorizo; heat through. If desired, serve with cheese and cilantro.
Nutrition Facts
1-1/3 cups: 269 calories, 13g fat (5g saturated fat), 33mg cholesterol, 1063mg sodium, 25g carbohydrate (4g sugars, 2g fiber), 13g protein.
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