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Mexican Street Corn Soup Recipe

Mexican Street Corn Soup Recipe
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4.9 from 15 reviews

A delicious and creamy Mexican Street Corn Soup that captures the flavors of elote in a comforting bowl. This soup is a perfect blend of sweet corn, tangy lime, and savory cotija cheese with a hint of spice, creating a satisfying meal for any occasion.

Ingredients

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Soup:

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

Garnish:

  • 1/2 cup sour cream
  • 1/4 cup mayonnaise
  • 1 tablespoon lime juice
  • 1/3 cup crumbled cotija cheese
  • 2 tablespoons chopped fresh cilantro
  • Hot sauce to taste (optional)

Instructions

  1. Sauté Aromatics: Heat olive oil in a large pot over medium heat. Add diced onion and cook until soft. Stir in garlic and cook until fragrant.
  2. Cook Soup: Add corn, broth, smoked paprika, cumin, chili powder, salt, and pepper. Simmer until corn is tender.
  3. Blend: Puree soup until smooth using an immersion blender or traditional blender.
  4. Finish: Stir in sour cream, mayonnaise, and lime juice. Heat gently.
  5. Serve: Ladle soup into bowls and top with cotija, cilantro, and hot sauce.

Notes

  • For a lighter version, use Greek yogurt instead of sour cream and mayo.
  • Add diced jalapeños for extra heat.
  • Roast corn for added flavor.

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