Corn Soup

Ingredients

  • 4 cups corn off the cob
  • 6 cups water
  • 4 tablespoons unsalted butter
  • 1 tablespoon flour
  • 1 large egg
  • Salt to taste
  • Pepper to taste
Corn Soup

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Procedure

  1. Combine the corn and water in a large pot. Bring to a boil.
  2. Make a roux with the butter and flour.
  3. Add the roux to the soup when the corn is tender.
  4. Boil for an additional 10–15 minutes.
  5. Beat the egg and add it to the soup. Immediately take the soup off the heat.
  6. Add salt and pepper to taste.