Mexican Street Corn Soup - Easy Recipes for a Flavorful Dinner
Creamy, flavorful, and packed with zesty spices, this Mexican Street Corn Soup is perfect for quick and easy recipes lovers.
Servings: 4 servings
Ingredients
- 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 cayenne pepper
- 4 cups vegetable broth
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1/2 cup sour cream
- 1/2 cup crumbled cotija cheese
- Salt and pepper, to taste
- Juice of 1 lime
- Chopped cilantro, for garnish
- Extra cotija cheese, for garnish
Instructions
- Heat olive oil in a large pot over medium heat. Add diced onion and cook until translucent.
- Stir in minced garlic and cook for another minute until fragrant.
- Add corn, chili powder, smoked paprika, cayenne, and a pinch of salt. Cook for 5–6 minutes, stirring occasionally.
- Pour in the vegetable broth and bring to a boil. Reduce heat and let simmer for 10 minutes.
- Use an immersion blender to partially blend the soup (or blend half in a regular blender and return to pot).
- Stir in heavy cream, sour cream, and crumbled cotija cheese. Simmer for 5 more minutes.
- Season with lime juice, salt, and pepper to taste.
- Serve hot, garnished with cilantro and extra cotija cheese.