SOPA DE MAIS(CORN CHOWDER)

SOPA DE MAIS(CORN CHOWDER)

This recipe is a spicy combination of zesty onions,
crisp bell peppers, chopped tarragon, and fresh corn.


INGREDIENTS:
2 T Margarine
2 Red peppers, finely chopped
2 Green peppers, finely chopped
1 Serrano pepper (large)
7-8 Ears of corn (medium), slice kernels off the cob
1/2 bunch Tarragon leaves, chopped
1 Onion (large), finely chopped
1 t Black pepper
Salt to taste
1-1/2 T Sugar
1 qt 1% milk
1 qt Water

PREPARATION METHOD

Melt margarine in medium saucepan.

Add onion and cook 3 minutes.

Add red, green and serrano peppers and cook 3 more minutes.


Add corn and cook 10 minutes then add tarragon leaves,
black pepper, salt, sugar, milk and water.
Bring to a boil.
Serve hot.
For additional zest a sprinkling of fresh grated carrots
or fresh grated Parmesan cheese may be added.

Makes 8 servings.

NUTRITIONAL INFORMATION (per serving)
Calories: 188
Fat: 5 g
Calories from Fat: 25
Cholesterol: 5 mg
Fiber: 3 g
Sodium: 110 mg

Recipe Source: PBH/Sandy Sharp Powell