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Mexican Street Corn Soup Recipe

Mexican Street Corn Soup Recipe
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4.6 from 14 reviews

This Mexican Street Corn Soup is a creamy and flavorful twist on the classic elote. Packed with corn, spices, and topped with cotija cheese, this soup is a comforting and satisfying meal perfect for any occasion.

Ingredients

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For the Soup:

  • 1 tablespoon butter
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 1 small yellow onion, diced
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 4 cups corn kernels (fresh or frozen)
  • 1 teaspoon chili powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon smoked paprika
  • 1/4 teaspoon ground cumin
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 1/8 teaspoon black pepper
  • 4 cups low-sodium chicken or vegetable broth

For Serving:

  • 1/2 cup sour cream
  • 1/2 cup crumbled cotija cheese, plus extra for topping
  • 1/4 cup chopped cilantro
  • 1 tablespoon fresh lime juice
  • Hot sauce to taste (optional)

Instructions

  1. Prepare the Soup: Heat butter and olive oil in a large pot. Sauté onion until softened, then add garlic and cook briefly. Add corn, spices, and broth. Simmer for 10 minutes.
  2. Blend the Soup: Remove from heat and blend half the soup until creamy. Leave some corn whole for texture.
  3. Finish the Soup: Stir in sour cream, cotija cheese, cilantro, and lime juice. Adjust seasoning if needed.
  4. Serve: Top with extra cheese, cilantro, and hot sauce, if desired.

Notes

  • For extra richness, add a splash of heavy cream.
  • If cotija is unavailable, feta cheese makes a good substitute.
  • To make it vegetarian, use vegetable broth.

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