Sopa Paraguaya (Paraguayan Soup)

Ingredients

• •1 cup shortening
• •1 cup onions, chopped
• •5 cups water
• •1 teaspoon salt
• •2 pounds cornmeal
• •5 eggs
• •1 cup cream
• •1 1/2 cups soft cheese, grated
• •2 teaspoons baking powder
• •1 tablespoon butter

Directions

1. 1Melt the shortening, add onions and sauté, then add water. When water begins to boil, add salt and cornmeal, stirring constantly.
2. 2Remove from fire and beat in eggs, cream, cheese. Reserve a little cheese for the topping. If batter does not pour readily, add more cream. Now add baking powder.
3. 3If sour milk is used instead of cream, substitute 1 teaspoon of soda for baking powder.
4. 4Pour into greased pan about 10 by 12 inches. Garnish with butter and cheese. Bake in 375 degree Fahrenheit oven 40 minutes or until golden brown.