Calabacitas con Queso (Edit recipe)

Calabacitas con Queso is a traditional Mexican zucchini soup that is creamy, cheesy, and loaded with veggies.

15 minutes

Difficulty:

Easy

This is our estimate based on online research.
Calories:	275
Fat:	16 g
Carbohydrates:	13 g
Protein:	15 g
Cholesterol:	41 g
Sodium:	1580 mg
Fiber:	3 g
Sugars:	8 g
Calculated per serving.

by Everyday Latina

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Serves: 6

Ingredients

3-4 Zucchini, medium, or 2 large
6 cups Water
1 Tbsp Salt
1 Tbsp Extra Virgin Olive Oil
.25 Onion, diced
1 cloves Garlic, diced
1 Roma Tomato, diced
15.25 oz Corn, whole kernel, drained (can also use leftover, cooked corn on the cob, about 2 cups)
1 cup Milk, regular or unsweetened, original almond milk
.5 cup Chicken Broth, plus more if needed
1 cup Monterey Jack Cheese, or other white cheese, see notes
Salt and Pepper, to taste

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Process

Note, these instructions are written assuming the standard serving size, since you have modified the number of servings, these steps may need to be modified for best results

Bring about 6 cups of salted water to a boil in a medium to large pot.
While the water comes to a boil, cut the zucchinis and into 1/2 inch triangle pieces.
Add the zucchini triangles to the boiling water. Parboil the zucchini for 3-4 minutes so the pieces are slightly softened but still crisp and not cooked through.
Remove the zucchini from the heat and drain the water. Set zucchini aside.
In the same pot, heat the olive oil on medium. Add the diced onion and diced garlic clove. Saute until fragrant. Add the diced Roma tomato and saute for another minute.
Mix in the can of whole kernel corn, milk , 1/2 cup of chicken broth, and season with salt and pepper to taste.
Add the zucchini back in and mix together. Bring to a boil, then let is simmer for 3-5 minutes.
Taste and adjust seasoning as needed. If the soup is too thick, add another 1/4-1/2 cup of chicken broth.
Mix in one cup of shredded white cheese and turn off the heat. Allow the cheese to melt.
Serve in a bowl for lunch, as a side dish, or as a first course before your main entree.