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Mexican Street Corn Soup Recipe

Delicious Mexican Street Corn Soup Recipe for Cozy Nights

This Mexican Street Corn Soup Recipe is a creamy, comforting delight perfect for cozy nights. Whip it up in just 30 minutes for a crowd-pleasing dish.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 4 bowls
Course: Soups
Cuisine: Mexican
Calories: 350
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Soup Base
  • 2 tablespoons Olive Oil Can substitute with canola oil
  • 1 medium Onion Diced; use yellow or white for best results
  • 2 cloves Garlic Minced; fresh preferred
  • 1 medium Jalapeño Finely chopped; adjust to spice preference
  • 4 cups Corn Kernels Thawed frozen corn works well
  • 1 teaspoon Ground Cumin Enhances flavor
  • 1 teaspoon Smoked Paprika Regular paprika can be substituted
  • to taste Salt
  • to taste Pepper
  • 4 cups Broth (Chicken or Vegetable) Use vegetable broth for a vegetarian option
For the Creamy Texture
  • 1 cup Heavy Cream Or Half-and-Half; coconut cream for dairy-free
  • ½ cup Cotija Cheese Crumbled; feta can be an alternative
For the Fresh Touch
  • ¼ cup Cilantro Finely chopped
  • 1 tablespoon Lime Juice Fresh preferred

Equipment

  • Large pot
  • immersion blender

Method
 

Directions
  1. In a large pot, heat olive oil over medium heat. Add diced onion and sauté for about 5 minutes until translucent.
  2. Add minced garlic and finely chopped jalapeño; stir for another 2 minutes until fragrant.
  3. Stir in corn kernels, ground cumin, and smoked paprika. Cook for another 3-4 minutes.
  4. Pour in the broth and bring to a gentle boil. Reduce heat and simmer uncovered for 15 minutes.
  5. Using an immersion blender, blend the soup partially, leaving some corn pieces intact.
  6. Stir in heavy cream, cotija cheese, and lime juice. Heat gently for 5 minutes.
  7. Season with salt and pepper, ladle into bowls, and garnish with cilantro and cotija cheese.

Nutrition

Serving: 1bowlCalories: 350kcalCarbohydrates: 28gProtein: 10gFat: 18gSaturated Fat: 10gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 5gCholesterol: 50mgSodium: 600mgPotassium: 500mgFiber: 3gSugar: 5gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 10mgCalcium: 150mgIron: 2mg

Notes

For best results, use fresh corn kernels. Adjust spice levels to your preference and reheat gently to avoid separating the cream.

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