Milpa Soup

Name: Milpa Soup
Prep time: 45 min
Cook time: 20 min
Yield: 4
Cuisine: Mexicana
Ingredients: 2 tablespoons vegetable oil; 1 onion, sliced; 1 tablespoon garlic, finely chopped; 2 cups zucchini blossoms, clean and without stem; 1 cup corn kernels; 1 cup pumpkin, cut into small cubes; 2 dried árbol chiles; 1/4 cups epazote, finely chopped; 4 cups chicken broth; salt and pepper; 1 cup Oaxaca cheese, shredded; 1 sprig epazote, for decoration; zucchini blossoms, for decoration

Gabriela Morales

The zucchini flower is part of the culture and typical Mexican cuisine since pre-Hispanic times. Its delicious and subtle flavor perfectly combines with a wide variety of dishes. Prepare this milpa soup with zucchini for your family. It’s perfect to complement your daily menu.

Reviewed by Editorial Team of Kiwilimón

Published: 04-07-2018

Preparation

25 mins

20 mins

Low

Heat a pot with oil over medium heat and cook the onion and garlic until translucent. Add the zucchini flower, corn, zucchini, árbol chili, and epazote, and cook for 5 minutes. Add the chicken broth, once it comes to a boil, cook covered for 10 minutes and season to your liking. Serve the soup with Oaxaca cheese so it melts with the heat, garnish with epazote and zucchini flower.