Sopa de Elote

Sopa de Elote ("Corn Soup" in English) is a Mexican favorite. This recipe serves 8 when prepared as followed.
== Ingredients ==
* 6 ears of fresh corn or 4 cups canned corn
* 3 medium tomatoes (peeled, seeded & chopped)
* 1/2 cup of chopped onions (fine)
* 2 tablespoons butter or butter substitute
* 4 cups of prepared beef broth
* 1/2 cup whipping cream
== Other things needed ==
* Blender
* Large saucepan
== Instructions ==
# Cut corn from cob and scrape cob. You should have about 4 cups corn.
# Blend the tomatoes and corn until smooth. May need to split ingredients in half depending on size of blender.
# In saucepan cool the onions in butter until they are tender and golden.
# Combine corn/tomatoes mixture and broth.
# Simmer for 15 minutes, covered.
# Slowly stir in cream
# Re-heat without boiling and add salt and pepper to taste.
Category:Mexican Soups