Mealie Soup South African Spicy Corn Soup Recipes

MEALIE SOUP - SOUTH AFRICAN CORN SOUP

Steps:

• In a large saucepan, melt the butter over moderate heat.
• Add the onions and sauté for 5 minutes.
• Stir in the tomatoes and cook for about 5 more minutes.
• Add the corn, creamed corn milk, chicken broth, salt, and pepper. Simmer for about 15 minutes.
• Serve with crackers.

SPICY AFRICAN YAM SOUP

Steps:

• Heat the oil in a stockpot over medium heat. Saute onion, sweet potato, and garlic until onion is soft. Turn down heat if necessary to prevent burning.
• Stir in the chicken broth, thyme and cumin. Bring to a boil, cover and simmer for about 15 minutes. Stir in salsa, garbanzo beans and zucchini. Simmer until tender, about 15 minutes.
• Stir in the cooked rice and peanut butter until the peanut butter has dissolved. Serve hot with pita chips and a green salad.

MEALIE SOUP (SOUTH AFRICAN SPICY CORN SOUP)

Steps:

• In a large saucepan, heat the butter over moderate heat. Add the onions and sauté for 5 minutes. Stir in the tomatoes and cook for a few minutes. Add the corn, milk, stock, salt, and pepper and chili paste and simmer for 1-20 minutes. Run through with an immersion mixer before storing and again before serving. Serve with snips of chives on top. May be served hot or chilled. From: http://www.globalgourmet.com/destinations/southafrica/mealiesp.html adapted by K.L. Cozza, 2008