Corn soup was originally created by Native American tribes and was a staple in their diet. As trading opened in the Americas, corn was distributed throughout the known world. Many cultures have adapted corn soup into their diet by adding ingredients indigenous to their area. Corn soup is a creamy, easy to make recipe; but be patient, it takes several hours to cook. Read on to learn more.
Instructions
1. Place the butter into a sauce pan. When the butter is partially melted, add the flour, salt and pepper. Stir over medium heat until fully melted. Cook until the mix is a thick, off-white color.
2. Peel the onions. Dice the onions and celery stalks.
3. Add milk, cream, broth, peppers, corn, onion and celery to the butter mix.
4. Let the soup simmer for 15 minutes and then remove from heat. Cover the corn soup and let it stand for several hours until it is thick and creamy.
5. Place the soup back on stove over medium heat to reheat the contents before serving. Sprinkle shredded cheese and parsley on top to garnish the soup.
Tags: Corn soup, medium heat, over medium, over medium heat, several hours