World Flavors Cookbook

Sopa de Cuajada

Fresh curd cheese soup with corn and cilantro — a simple, satisfying Nicaraguan countryside soup made with handmade cheese.

Cuisine: Nicaragua

Ingredients

• 400g cuajada (fresh cheese curds), cubed
• 2 ears corn, kernels scraped
• 1 onion, diced
• 3 cloves garlic
• 1L water
• 2 tbsp oil
• Salt
• Cilantro

Instructions

1. Saute onion and garlic in oil.
2. Add water and corn kernels. Simmer 15 minutes.
3. Add cuajada cubes. Cook 5 minutes until cheese softens.
4. Season with salt. Add cilantro.
5. Serve hot with tortillas.