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Creamy Corn Soup with Lime, Chili and Baked Tortilla
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Creamy Corn Soup with Lime, Chili and Baked Tortilla

This Mexican-inspired delicious and comforting creamy sweet corn soup with a zesty twist of lime and a kick of chili, accompanied by crispy baked tortilla strips, is a perfect dish to warm your soul and tantalize your taste buds.

By the Technique desk · Mexico · 2 min ·

Directions: Peel and slice the onions and potatoes, then sauté in a little oil. Add the corn, salt, and pepper and about 2 liters of water.

Once the potatoes and corn are cooked, add the lime juice and the heavy cream. Blend everything together, then strain through a fine sieve.

Cut the tortilla into triangles and drizzle with a little olive oil. Place them on a baking sheet and bake in a hot preheated oven.

When they start to turn golden brown, take them out and sprinkle the spice mixture on top.

Ingredients

  • 800 g sweet corn
  • 1 onion
  • 2 potatoes
  • 150 ml heavy cream
  • 1 lime
  • 15 ml oil
  • sea salt flakes
  • pepper

Instructions

  • Peel and slice the onions and potatoes, then sauté in a little oil. Add the corn, salt, and pepper and about 2 liters of water.
  • Once the potatoes and corn are cooked, add the lime juice and the heavy cream. Blend everything together, then strain it through a fine sieve.
  • Cut the tortilla into triangles and drizzle with a little olive oil. Place them on a baking sheet and bake in a hot preheated oven.
  • When they start to turn golden brown, take them out and sprinkle the Cajun spice mixture on top.

Notes

Related: Veggie Cream Soup with Pesto & Dried Tomatoes Related: Creamy Potato Leek Soup

Related: Butternut Squash Soup with Star Anise Related: Roast Vegetable Soup with Basil Related: Roasted Sweet Potato Soup w/ Ginger & Cinnamon

Key facts
  • Figures: 2 liters

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