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Mexican Street Corn Soup

Savor the Flavor: Cozy Mexican Street Corn Soup Recipe

Enjoy the vibrant taste of Mexican Street Corn Soup, a quick, creamy, and customizable dish perfect for any weeknight meal.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 40 minutes
Servings: 4 bowls
Course: Soups
Cuisine: Mexican
Calories: 350
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Soup Base
  • 4 cups Corn Kernels fresh or frozen
  • 2 tablespoons Unsalted Butter can be substituted with olive oil
  • 1 medium Yellow Onion diced
  • 3 cloves Garlic minced
  • 1 teaspoon Ground Cumin
  • 1 teaspoon Chili Powder adjust to taste
  • 1 teaspoon Smoked Paprika
  • 4 cups Broth Chicken or Vegetable
For Creaminess
  • 1 cup Heavy Cream or evaporated milk
  • 1/4 cup Mayonnaise optional
  • 1/2 cup Cotija Cheese crumbled
For Freshness & Flavor
  • 2 tablespoons Fresh Lime Juice from fresh limes
  • 1 handful Cilantro chopped
  • 1 medium Jalapeño diced, optional
  • to taste Hot Sauce optional
  • to taste Chili-Lime Seasoning (Tajín) for serving
For Crunch
  • 2 cups Tortilla Strips/Chips for serving

Equipment

  • large pot
  • Immersion blender

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Melt 2 tablespoons of unsalted butter in a large pot over medium heat. Add one diced yellow onion and cook for about 5 minutes until translucent.
  2. Add 3 minced garlic cloves, 1 teaspoon of ground cumin, 1 teaspoon of chili powder, and 1 teaspoon of smoked paprika. Cook for 30-60 seconds until fragrant.
  3. Stir in 4 cups of corn kernels and one diced jalapeño, sautéing for 3-4 minutes until corn toasts.
  4. Pour in 4 cups of broth, increase heat to high, and simmer for about 10 minutes.
  5. Blend the soup partially with an immersion blender, leaving some corn kernels whole.
  6. Stir in 1 cup of heavy cream, 1/4 cup of mayonnaise, and 1/2 cup of crumbled cotija cheese. Simmer for 3-5 minutes.
  7. Add lime juice, cilantro, salt, pepper, and hot sauce to taste. Stir well.
  8. Ladle into bowls and top with cotija cheese, cilantro, chili-lime seasoning, and tortilla chips. Serve warm.

Nutrition

Serving: 1bowlCalories: 350kcalCarbohydrates: 35gProtein: 10gFat: 20gSaturated Fat: 10gCholesterol: 50mgSodium: 800mgPotassium: 600mgFiber: 5gSugar: 5gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 20mgCalcium: 200mgIron: 2mg

Notes

This soup is versatile; adjust toppings and ingredients to satisfy your cravings.

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