Mexican Street Corn Soup
Mexican Street Corn Soup is a vibrant and comforting dish that brings the essence of street food straight to your kitchen. This creamy soup features sweet corn, spicy jalapeños, and zesty lime, creating a fiesta of flavors perfect for chilly evenings or casual gatherings.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 40 minutes
- Yield: Serves 6
- Category: Soup
- Method: Cooking
- Cuisine: Mexican
Ingredients
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- 4 cups fresh corn kernels (or frozen)
- 2 tbsp butter
- 1 medium onion, diced
- 3 garlic cloves, minced
- 2 jalapeños, chopped
- 4 cups low-sodium chicken broth
- 1 cup heavy cream
- Juice of 1 lime
- ¼ cup fresh cilantro, chopped
Instructions
- Prepare the corn by husking fresh ears and cutting off the kernels. If using frozen corn, measure out 4 cups.
- In a large pot over medium heat, melt butter. Add diced onion and minced garlic; sauté until softened (3-5 minutes).
- Stir in chopped jalapeños and cook for another 2 minutes.
- Add corn kernels and chicken broth to the pot. Bring to a simmer and let bubble for 15 minutes.
- Using an immersion blender, purée half of the soup until smooth while keeping some chunks for texture.
- Stir in heavy cream and lime juice; season with salt and pepper as desired. Serve topped with chopped cilantro.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 480mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 24g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 70mg