*  Exported from  MasterCook  *

                             Aztec Corn Soup

Recipe By     : Lisa Crawley (TSPN00B)
Serving Size  : 4    Preparation Time :0:00
Categories    : Soups/stews

  Amount  Measure       Ingredient -- Preparation Method
--------  ------------  --------------------------------
     1/4   c            Butter
   3 1/2   c            Fresh corn -- cut from cob
   1       cl           Garlic -- minced or pressed
   1       c            Chicken stock
   2       c            Milk
   1       ts           Oregano leaves
   4       oz           Can diced green chiles
   4       oz           Jack cheese -- shredded
                        Salt
   1       lg           Tomato -- cored and diced
     1/4   c            Fresh cilantro -- chopped

  In a 5 to 6 qt pan, melt butter over medium heat. Add corn and
  garlic; cook, stirring, until corn is hot and darker golden in
  color, about 2 minutes. Remove from heat. Whirl stock and 2 cups
  corn mixture in a food processor or blender until smooth; add to
  remaining corn mixture in pan. Stir in milk, oregano, and chiles;
  bring to a boil over medium heat, stirring constantly. Remove from
  heat and stir in cheese. Season to taste with salt. Garnish
  individual servings with tomato and cilantro.

  Yield: 4 Servings


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