Description
A creamy and comfort-filled soup that brings the flavors of Mexican street corn to your bowl.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 cups corn kernels (fresh or frozen)
- 1 medium onion, diced
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 4 cups vegetable or chicken broth
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1 teaspoon chili powder
- 1 teaspoon cumin
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Juice of 1 lime
- Cotija cheese for topping
- Chopped cilantro for garnish
Instructions
- In a large pot, sauté the diced onion and minced garlic over medium heat until softened.
- Add the corn kernels, chili powder, cumin, salt, and pepper; stir to combine.
- Pour in the broth and bring to a boil. Reduce heat and simmer for about 15 minutes.
- Use an immersion blender to partially puree the soup, leaving some corn intact for texture.
- Stir in the heavy cream and lime juice; heat through.
- Serve hot, topped with crumbled Cotija cheese and chopped cilantro.
Notes
Taste as you go and adjust salt and pepper. Leave some corn kernels whole for texture. Don’t skip the lime for added brightness.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Soup
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 8g
- Cholesterol: 40mg
Keywords: soup, Mexican, comfort food, corn, easy recipe