Suam na Mais with Chorizo Recipe

Ingredients with Measurements:
- 2 cups corn kernels
- 1 cup water
- 1 cup chicken broth
- 1/2 cup diced chorizo
- 1/2 cup diced onion
- 1/4 cup diced tomatoes
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tablespoon vegetable oil
- Salt and pepper to taste

Special equipment needed:
- Large pot
- Wooden spoon

Step-by-step instructions:

1. Heat the vegetable oil in a large pot over medium heat. Add the chorizo and cook until browned, about 5 minutes.

2. Add the onion and garlic to the pot and cook until softened, about 3 minutes.

3. Add the corn kernels, water, and chicken broth to the pot. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer for 10 minutes.

4. Add the diced tomatoes to the pot and cook for an additional 5 minutes.

5. Season with salt and pepper to taste.


Time:
Preparation time: 10 minutes
Cooking time: 20 minutes
Temperature:
Medium heat
Serving size:
4 servings

Nutritional information:
Calories per serving: 250
Fat: 12g
Carbohydrates: 25g
Protein: 10g

Substitutions for ingredients:
- You can use canned corn instead of fresh corn kernels.
- You can use beef broth instead of chicken broth.
- You can use diced bacon instead of chorizo.

Variations:
- You can add diced potatoes to the pot for a heartier soup.
- You can add a can of coconut milk for a creamier soup.

Tips and tricks:
- If you want a spicier soup, add a diced jalapeño pepper to the pot.
- You can garnish the soup with chopped cilantro or green onions.

Storage instructions:
- Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.

Reheating instructions:
- Reheat the soup in a pot over medium heat until heated through.

Presentation ideas:
- Serve the soup in individual bowls with a slice of crusty bread on the side.

Garnishes:
- Chopped cilantro
- Green onions
- Sliced jalapeño peppers

Pairings:
- Serve the soup with a side salad or a grilled cheese sandwich.

Suggested side dishes:
- Caesar salad
- Grilled cheese sandwich

Troubleshooting advice:
- If the soup is too thick, add more water or chicken broth to thin it out.

Food safety advice:
- Make sure to cook the chorizo thoroughly before adding it to the pot.

Food history:
- Suam na Mais is a Filipino soup made with corn and other ingredients.

Flavor profiles:
- Savory
- Spicy
- Sweet

Serving suggestions:
- Serve the soup hot.

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Region: Portuguese

Taste: Savory, Spicy, Tangy, Smoky