"Let's make Sopa Tarasca! It's a creamy, silky Mexican-inspired soup made with pinto beans, warm chili spices, and whole tomatoes. And you NEED a big pile of the jalapeño corn fritters on top. Drooling over this one!..."
INGREDIENTS
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2 tablespoons olive oil
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1 onion, chopped
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4 cloves garlic, smashed
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1/2 tablespoon ancho chili powder
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2 teaspoons cumin
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one 28-ounce can whole tomatoes
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two 14-ounce cans pinto beans, drained
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2-3 cups water or vegetable broth
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2 teaspoons salt (more or less to taste)
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1 3/4 cups frozen corn
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1/4 cup flour
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1 tablespoon cornstarch
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1/4 to 1/2 cup cotija cheese
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minced jalapeño (to taste – one is usually more than enough)
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1/2 teaspoon salt, and/or salt for topping
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enough oil to fry