Description
Indulge in the comforting warmth of Mexican Street Corn Soup, where sweet corn, zesty lime, and smoky spices come together for a vibrant culinary experience. This creamy delight is perfect for cozy evenings or lively gatherings with friends. Each spoonful offers a fiesta of flavors that will transport you to bustling street markets in Mexico. Easy to prepare and visually stunning, this soup will have everyone asking for seconds!
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 cups fresh corn kernels (about 6 ears) or frozen corn
- 1 medium onion, diced
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 4 cups low-sodium vegetable broth
- 2 tablespoons fresh lime juice
- 1/4 cup chopped cilantro, plus more for garnish
- 1 teaspoon chili powder (adjust to taste)
- 1 cup cream or coconut milk
- 1/2 cup crumbled Cotija or Feta cheese
Instructions
- Prepare fresh corn by removing kernels from the cob or measure out frozen corn.
- In a large pot over medium heat, add 2 tablespoons olive oil and sauté diced onion until translucent (about 5 minutes). Add minced garlic and cook until fragrant (1 minute).
- Stir in corn and chili powder; cook until softened and slightly caramelized (3-4 minutes).
- Pour in vegetable broth and bring to a gentle simmer for about 10 minutes.
- Blend the mixture using an immersion blender until smooth yet slightly chunky.
- Stir in cream or coconut milk and lime juice; taste and adjust seasoning as needed.
- Serve hot, garnished with crumbled cheese and cilantro.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Soup
- Method: Simmering
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl (about 250g)
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 9g
- Sodium: 350mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 36g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 8g
- Cholesterol: 40mg