Mealie Soup

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            FOOD FUNNY
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I bet something similar to this has actually happened somewhere,
sometime. Thanks to Anna Welander for sending it in.

A man was arrested for driving while intoxicated. When brought
to jail the booking clerk asked the standard questions - name,
address, phone number and so on. "Lastly," said the clerk, "who
should we call in case of emergency?" Grinning and reeking of
bourbon, the drunk slurred, "911."

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            TODAY'S RECIPE
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Corn (maize to my British readers) figures prominently in the
cooking of South Africa, where it is often called mealie. This is
how they make it into a rich - and easy - soup.

Mealie Soup

2 Tbs (30 ml) butter
1 onion, finely chopped
2 tomatoes, chopped
3 cups (750 ml) chicken stock
1 15-oz (425 g) can whole corn, drained
1 15-oz (425 g) can creamed corn
1 5-oz (140 g) can evaporated milk
Salt and freshly ground pepper to taste

Heat the butter in a pot over moderate heat and saute the onion
until tender but not brown, about 5 minutes. Add the tomatoes
and cook for 5 minutes. Add the remaining ingredients and bring
to a boil. Reduce the heat and simmer for 10 minutes. Serves 4
to 6.
Received on Tue Sep 26 07:54:11 2006