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Mexican Street Corn Soup

A creamy and flavorful soup inspired by the popular Mexican street food, elote, featuring sweet corn, spices, and a hint of lime.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 45 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Appetizer, Soup
Cuisine: Mexican
Calories: 320
Ingredients Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

Soup Base
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil for sautéing
  • 1 medium onion diced
  • 2 cloves garlic minced
  • 4 cups vegetable broth or chicken broth
  • 4 cups corn kernels fresh or frozen
  • 1 teaspoon cumin ground
  • 1 teaspoon smoked paprika for flavor
  • 1 teaspoon chili powder adjust to taste
  • 1 cup heavy cream for creaminess
  • 1 lime juice freshly squeezed
Toppings
  • 1/4 cup cotija cheese crumbled
  • 1/4 cup cilantro chopped
  • 1 medium jalapeño sliced, optional
  • 1 tablespoon lime for garnish

Method
 

Prepare the Soup
  1. In a large pot, heat the olive oil over medium heat. Add the diced onion and sauté until translucent, about 5 minutes.
  2. Add the minced garlic and sauté for another minute until fragrant.
  3. Pour in the vegetable broth and bring to a boil. Add the corn kernels, cumin, smoked paprika, and chili powder. Reduce heat and simmer for 15 minutes.
  4. Using a blender, carefully blend the soup until smooth, then return to the pot.
  5. Stir in the heavy cream and lime juice, and heat through for another 5 minutes.
Serve
  1. Ladle the soup into bowls and top with crumbled cotija cheese, chopped cilantro, sliced jalapeño, and a squeeze of lime.
  2. Serve hot and enjoy your Mexican Street Corn Soup!

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 320kcalCarbohydrates: 40gProtein: 8gFat: 15gSaturated Fat: 8gFiber: 5gSugar: 6g

Notes

For a spicier kick, add more chili powder or diced jalapeños to the soup.

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