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Mexican Street Corn Soup

Creamy Mexican Street Corn Soup that Warms the Soul

This Creamy Mexican Street Corn Soup is a comforting dish that embodies the flavors of Mexico, perfect for warming your soul.
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Total Time 40 minutes
Servings: 6 cups
Course: Classic Comfort Food
Cuisine: Mexican
Calories: 320

Ingredients
  

For the Soup
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil for sautéing
  • 1 medium red onion diced
  • 1 medium jalapeño minced, seeds removed for milder kick
  • 3 cloves garlic minced
  • 2 pounds boneless, skinless chicken breasts provides protein
  • 3 cups fire-roasted corn
  • 1 can diced green chiles canned
  • 1 tablespoon Tajín seasoning
  • 1 teaspoon ground cumin
  • 1 teaspoon chili powder
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1 teaspoon black pepper
  • 4 cups chicken stock or low-sodium chicken broth
For the Creaminess
  • ½ cup sour cream or full-fat Greek yogurt
  • 1 cup shredded Monterey Jack cheese
For Garnish
  • 1 juice of lime
  • ¼ cup fresh cilantro chopped
  • ½ cup queso fresco crumbled
  • 1 lime wedges for serving

Equipment

  • large pot or Dutch oven

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Heat olive oil in a large pot over medium-high heat. Add diced red onion and jalapeño, cooking for 3-4 minutes until translucent. Stir in minced garlic and sauté for 30 seconds until fragrant.
  2. Add chicken breasts, fire-roasted corn, and diced green chiles to the pot. Sprinkle with Tajín, cumin, chili powder, salt, and pepper. Stir to combine.
  3. Pour in chicken stock, bring to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer for 25 minutes.
  4. Remove chicken, shred it, and return it to the pot.
  5. Stir in sour cream and shredded cheese, simmering for 3 minutes until melted and creamy.
  6. Ladle into bowls, garnish with queso fresco and cilantro, and serve with lime wedges.

Nutrition

Serving: 1cupCalories: 320kcalCarbohydrates: 30gProtein: 25gFat: 15gSaturated Fat: 8gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 8gCholesterol: 70mgSodium: 600mgPotassium: 900mgFiber: 5gSugar: 3gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 30mgCalcium: 250mgIron: 2mg

Notes

Use fresh ingredients for best flavor. Adjust jalapeño for spice level. Blend some soup for extra creaminess if desired.

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