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Soup · Peruvian

Sopa de Choclo (Peruvian Corn and Potato Soup)

35 min Serves 4 ~229 kcal/serving ~£3.40 (£0.85/serving) Dairy-freeGluten-freeKid-friendlyVeganVegetarian

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Ingredients

  • 3 corn on the cob
  • 400 g waxy potatoes, peeled and diced
  • 1 onion, finely chopped
  • 2 garlic cloves
  • 900 ml vegetable stock
  • 1 tbsp olive oil
  • 2 tbsp fresh coriander, chopped

Nutrition (per serving)

Calories
229 kcal
Protein
7 g
Carbohydrate
38.5 g
of which sugars
7.2 g
Fat
5.5 g
of which saturates
0.8 g
Fibre
4.6 g
Salt
1.75 g

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Method

  1. 1

    Cut the kernels off the corn cobs with a sharp knife.

  2. 2

    Heat the olive oil in a large pan and cook the onion and garlic for 5 minutes until softened.

  3. 3

    Add the potatoes, corn kernels and vegetable stock, bring to a simmer, cover and cook for 20 minutes, until the potatoes are tender.

  4. 4

    Mash a few spoonfuls against the side of the pan to thicken the soup slightly.

  5. 5

    Scatter with fresh coriander and ladle into bowls.

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