Dried Corn Soup Recipe

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  Hearty corn soup adds dimension to a meal as either an appetizer or an entrée.
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This Dried Corn Soup recipe will help you use up your excess garden produce.

• 2 cups dried corn
• 1/4 pound lean salt pork
• 2 medium onions, chopped fine
• Pepper, to taste
• 1 quart milk 

1. Soak corn overnight in enough salt water to cover.
2. In the morning, simmer corn in that same water until kernels are tender, adding a little water if needed.
3. Dice salt pork and fry in skillet until golden brown. Add onions and pepper.
4. Add corn; then add milk and heat until good and hot. An old-time recipe.

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