Corn Soup (Crema De Mazorca)

Posted for ZWT7

• Ready In: 45 mins
• Serves: 8

Ingredients

• 4  ears corn, large ears, kernels scraped from the cob
• 5  cups water
• 2  chicken bouillon cubes or 2  vegetable bouillon cubes
• 1  garlic clove, chopped
• 1⁄4 teaspoon salt
• 1⁄4 teaspoon pepper
• 2  tablespoons fresh cilantro, chopped
• 1⁄2 cup white potato, diced
• 1⁄4 cup scallion, chopped
• 1  cup heavy cream

Directions

1. Place the corn, water, chicken or vegetable bouillon, garlic, salt, pepper, cilantro, potatoes and scallions in a large pot and bring to a boil.
2. Reduce heat to medium low and simmer for approximately 8 minutes or until the corn is tender.
3. Remove from heat. Purée the soup in a blender and return to the pot, add the cream and heat over medium heat for 15 minutes, stirring occasionally.
4. Pour into bowls, garnish with cilantro and potato sticks.