CORN SOUP WITH PICO DE GALLO

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My son loves the way the kitchen smells when this soup is cooking. He comes into the kitchen and fans the aroma into his face and I know he is happy. -Elaine Sweet of Dallas, Texas

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Lunch

Time 1h10m

Yield 6 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 22

3 corn tortillas (6 inches), cut into 1-inch strips
4 medium ears sweet corn, husks removed
1/2 teaspoon canola oil
1/2 teaspoon each salt, pepper and paprika
1 medium red onion, chopped
1 bacon strip, chopped
6 garlic cloves, minced
1/4 cup all-purpose flour
3 cups reduced-sodium chicken broth
1 cup fat-free milk
1 can (4 ounces) chopped green chilies
1 teaspoon ground cumin
1 teaspoon dried oregano
1/2 cup minced fresh cilantro
1/4 cup lime juice
PICO DE GALLO:
2 plum tomatoes, chopped
1 medium ripe avocado, peeled and chopped
1 small serrano pepper, seeded and chopped
1 garlic clove, minced
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper

Steps:

  • Place tortilla strips on a baking sheet coated with cooking spray; bake at 350° for 8-10 minutes or until crisp., Rub corn with canola oil; sprinkle with seasonings. Moisten a paper towel with cooking oil; using long-handled tongs, lightly coat the grill rack., Grill corn, covered, over medium heat for 10-12 minutes or until tender, turning frequently. Cool slightly; cut corn from cobs and set aside., In a large saucepan, saute onion and bacon for 5 minutes; add garlic, cook 1 minute longer. Stir in flour until blended; gradually add broth. Bring to a boil; cook and stir for 2 minutes or until thickened. Add corn, milk, chilies, cumin and oregano; heat through. Remove from heat; stir in cilantro and lime juice., Combine pico de gallo ingredients. Serve with soup and tortilla strips.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 217 calories, Fat 8g fat (1g saturated fat), Cholesterol 3mg cholesterol, Sodium 740mg sodium, Carbohydrate 33g carbohydrate (7g sugars, Fiber 6g fiber), Protein 8g protein. Diabetic Exchanges

Farjana Akthr
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This soup is a must-try!


Carmilla Price
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This soup is delicious and easy to make.


Damon Miles
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This soup is the perfect comfort food.


Noah Cilia Vincenti
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I love this soup! It's so creamy and flavorful.


Nicolewn Brits
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This soup is so good! I've made it several times and it's always a crowd-pleaser.


AA Abdussamad
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This soup is amazing! I love the combination of sweet corn and spicy pico de gallo. It's the perfect soup for a summer party.


Musa Raza
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I made this soup for dinner last night and it was a hit! My husband and kids loved it. It's a great soup for a cold winter night.


Afzaal Gujjar
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This soup is delicious! The corn flavor is really rich and the pico de gallo adds a nice freshness. I will definitely be making this soup again.


tina
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I love this soup! It's so creamy and flavorful. I've made it several times and it's always a hit with my family and friends.


JUSTIN Skelton
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This soup was easy to make and very flavorful. I used fresh corn from my garden and it really made a difference in the taste. I will definitely be making this soup again.


Kim Rosen
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I made this soup for my family and they loved it! My kids especially loved the sweet corn flavor. I will definitely be making this soup again.


Najib Mwangwe
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This corn soup was delicious! I loved the addition of the pico de gallo, which gave it a nice fresh flavor. I also liked that the soup was not too thick or too thin. It was the perfect consistency.