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Learn MoreCreamy Corn and Chorizo Soup
Description
Serves 4-6
Ingredients
2
tbsp
olive oil
8
(4 oz.) Libby’s® Whole Kernel Sweet Corn Vegetable Cups or 2 cans (15 oz.) Libby’s® Whole Kernel Sweet Corn
1
medium onion
(sliced)
3
garlic cloves
(sliced)
1
red pepper
(diced)
2
tbsp
thyme
4
c
chicken broth
1
can
chopped tomatoes with green chili pepper
2
tbsp
cilantro
(chopped)
1
c
heavy cream
Instructions
Heat 1 tablespoon of olive oil in pot over medium heat. Add chorizo (removed from casing) and cook for 30 seconds. Add onion, garlic and red pepper and cook for 5 minutes.
Drain Libby’s® Whole Kernel Sweet Corn and add to the pot. Continue cooking for 3 minutes. Add thyme, salt and pepper.
Add chicken broth and tomatoes with chili pepper and bring to a boil.
Reduce heat to low and simmer for 25 minutes.
Add heavy cream and cook for additional 10 minutes.
Sprinkle soup with the chopped cilantro, if desired.
