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Ingredients
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2 tablespoons canola oil
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4 cups fresh corn kernels or thawed frozen corn kernels
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1 cup chopped yellow onion
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1 jalapeño pepper, seeded and chopped
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2 medium cloves garlic, minced
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¼ teaspoon salt
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1 (15 ounce) can white hominy, rinsed
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4 cups reduced-sodium vegetable broth or chicken broth
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2 tablespoons lime juice
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2 teaspoons granulated sugar
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6 tablespoons plain whole-milk Greek yogurt
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6 tablespoons chopped fresh cilantro
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6 tablespoons crumbled cotija cheese
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½ teaspoon ancho chile powder
Directions
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Heat oil in a large Dutch oven or heavy stockpot over medium-high heat. Add corn; cook, stirring often, until softened, about 6 minutes. Transfer 1/2 cup of the corn to a small bowl; set aside. Add onion, jalapeño, garlic and salt to the pot; cook, stirring often, until the onion is translucent and the jalapeño is softened, about 5 minutes.
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Add hominy and broth; bring to a boil over high heat; reduce heat to medium-low and simmer, undisturbed, until the flavors have melded, about 15 minutes.
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Pour the soup into a blender. Secure the lid on the blender and remove the center piece of the lid to allow steam to escape. Place a clean towel over the opening. Process until smooth, about 1 minute. (Use caution when blending hot liquids.) Return the mixture to the pot. Stir in lime juice and sugar.
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Divide the soup among 6 bowls and top with the reserved corn, yogurt, cilantro, cotija and chile powder.
Nutrition Facts (per serving)
231 | Calories |
9g | Fat |
33g | Carbs |
7g | Protein |
Nutrition Facts | |
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Servings Per Recipe 6 | |
Serving Size about 1 cup | |
Calories 231 | |
% Daily Value * | |
Total Carbohydrate 33g | 12% |
Dietary Fiber 5g | 18% |
Total Sugars 12g | |
Protein 7g | 14% |
Total Fat 9g | 12% |
Saturated Fat 2g | 10% |
Cholesterol 9mg | 3% |
Vitamin A 413IU | 8% |
Sodium 481mg | 21% |
Nutrition information is calculated by a registered dietitian using an ingredient database but should be considered an estimate.
* Daily Values (DVs) are the recommended amounts of nutrients to consume each day. Percent Daily Value (%DV) found on nutrition labels tells you how much a serving of a particular food or recipe contributes to each of those total recommended amounts. Per the Food and Drug Administration (FDA), the daily value is based on a standard 2,000 calorie diet. Depending on your calorie needs or if you have a health condition, you may need more or less of particular nutrients. (For example, it’s recommended that people following a heart-healthy diet eat less sodium on a daily basis compared to those following a standard diet.)
(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a special diet for medical reasons, be sure to consult with your primary care provider or a registered dietitian to better understand your personal nutrition needs.