“Mexican Street Corn” Soup Recipe
This Mexican Street Corn Soup is a creamy and flavorful twist on the classic street corn. With charred corn, tangy Cotija cheese, and a hint of lime, this soup is sure to be a hit at your next gathering.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 45 minutes
- Yield: 6 servings 1x
- Category: Soup
- Method: Simmering, Blending
- Cuisine: Mexican
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
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Soup:
- 1/4 cup olive or vegetable oil
- 6 cups fresh corn kernels (from 8–10 shucked cobs, save 6 cobs for simmering)
- 1 cup chopped yellow onion
- 1/4 teaspoon ancho chili powder
- kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
- 2 large garlic cloves, chopped
- 4 cups chicken or vegetable broth
- 1/2 cup sour cream
- 1/2 cup grated dry/aged Cotija cheese
- 1 tablespoon fresh lime juice
- 1 teaspoon grated lime zest
- 2 tablespoons plus 2 teaspoons chopped cilantro, divided
Instructions
- Cook Corn: In a large pot, cook corn, onion, chili powder, salt, and pepper until charred.
- Add Flavor: Add garlic, then remove some corn mixture. Simmer remaining corn with broth and cobs.
- Puree Soup: Remove cobs, stir in sour cream and Cotija. Puree the soup until smooth.
- Finish Soup: Return to pot, add reserved corn, lime juice, and cilantro. Adjust seasoning.
- Serve: Top with corn mixture, cilantro, and extra Cotija.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 720mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 35g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 8g
- Cholesterol: 25mg
Keywords: Mexican Street Corn Soup, Corn Soup, Mexican Soup, Street Corn Recipe
Find it online: https://kitchenbyrita.com/mexican-street-corn-soup-recipe/
