Sopa de Fubá

Name: Sopa de Fubá
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 20 min
Total time: 35 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: Brazilian
Ingredients: 2 tbsp olive oil; 1 medium yellow onion, diced; 3 garlic cloves, minced; 3/4 cup fine yellow cornmeal; 5 cups vegetable broth; 2 cups collard greens, thinly sliced; 4 eggs; 1 tsp salt; 1/4 tsp black pepper

A comforting Brazilian cornmeal soup enriched with thin ribbons of collard greens and delicate poached eggs.

35 minEasyServes 4210 cal/serving

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Ingredients

2 tbsp olive oil
1 medium yellow onion, diced
3 garlic cloves, minced
3/4 cup fine yellow cornmeal
5 cups vegetable broth
2 cups collard greens, thinly sliced
4 eggs
1 tsp salt
1/4 tsp black pepper

Instructions

1

Heat 2 tbsp olive oil in a large pot over medium heat.
2

Add 1 medium diced yellow onion and 3 minced garlic cloves, sautéing for 4 minutes until softened.
3

Whisk 3/4 cup fine yellow cornmeal into 1 cup of cold water until smooth.
4

Pour 5 cups vegetable broth into the pot, bring to a simmer, then slowly whisk in the cornmeal mixture, 1 tsp salt, and 1/4 tsp black pepper.
5

Cook over medium-low heat for 10 minutes, stirring frequently until the soup thickens.
6

Stir in 2 cups thinly sliced collard greens and cook for 2 minutes until bright green and tender.
7

Crack 4 eggs carefully into the soup, reduce heat to low, cover, and cook for 4 minutes until egg whites set.

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Questions

What should Sopa de Fubá look like when it is ready?

Go by the cues in the method rather than the clock. Step 6: cook until bright green and tender. Step 7: cook until egg whites set.

Is Sopa de Fubá vegan?

No, though it is vegetarian. What keeps it from vegan is 4 eggs. For fully plant-based entries, see the vegan soup collection.

Does Sopa de Fubá contain eggs?

Yes: 4 eggs. The full allergen list for this entry is eggs. Packaged ingredients vary by brand, so check labels if the allergy is serious.

How many calories are in Sopa de Fubá?

One serving (the recipe makes 4) is about 210 calories, with 8 g protein, 24 g carbohydrate and 9 g fat, plus 3 g fiber and 680 mg sodium. The figures are estimates computed from the ingredient list.

How do I store and reheat Sopa de Fubá?

Refrigerate Sopa de Fubá for up to four days, or freeze it in portions for up to three months. Reheat gently on the stovetop with a splash of water or stock to loosen it.

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