Description
Experience a burst of flavor with this Mexican Street Corn Soup, where sweet corn meets smoky spices and creamy richness. Perfect for cozy nights, this vibrant dish evokes memories of lively street fairs and joyful gatherings. Quick to prepare, it’s an irresistible addition to any meal that brings friends and family together.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 cups fresh corn kernels (about 6 ears) or frozen corn
- 1 medium yellow onion, diced
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 4 cups low-sodium vegetable broth
- 1/2 cup fresh cilantro, chopped
- Juice of 2 limes
- 2 tsp chili powder (adjust for heat preference)
- 1 cup cream or coconut milk
Instructions
- In a large pot, heat 2 tbsp of oil over medium heat. Add diced onion and sauté until translucent (about 5 minutes). Stir in minced garlic and cook until fragrant.
- Add corn and chili powder; mix well and cook for an additional 3-5 minutes.
- Pour in vegetable broth, bring to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer uncovered for 15 minutes.
- Remove from heat and blend half the soup for creaminess while keeping some texture.
- Stir in lime juice and cilantro before serving. Adjust seasoning if desired.
- Serve hot, garnished with extra cilantro or a dollop of cream.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Soup
- Method: Cooking
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 210
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 350mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 32g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 10mg