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Mexican Street Corn Soup Recipe

Mexican Street Corn Soup Recipe

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4.8 from 21 reviews

This Mexican Street Corn Soup is a deliciously cozy and comforting dish inspired by the flavors of elote, offering a zesty and bold twist to a classic street food favorite. The creamy and flavorful soup is a perfect blend of spices, corn, chicken, and a variety of toppings.

Ingredients

For the Soup:

  • 1 tbsp. olive oil
  • 1 small red onion
  • 1 medium jalapeno
  • 3 cloves garlic, minced
  • 2 (12 oz.) skinless, boneless chicken breasts
  • 1 (12 oz.) package fire-roasted frozen corn* or fresh corn or other frozen corn
  • 1 (4 oz.) can diced green chiles
  • 1 tbsp. Tajin seasoning
  • 2 tsps. ground cumin
  • 2 tsps. chile powder
  • 1/2 tsp table salt
  • 1/4 tsp finely ground black pepper
  • 4 cups (32 oz.) chicken stock or low-sodium chicken broth
  • 2 cups sour cream (full-fat) or Greek yogurt (full fat)
  • 1/2 cup shredded Monterey Jack cheese
  • juice of one lime
  • 1/4 cup chopped cilantro
  • 1/2 cup crumbled queso fresco

For Garnish:

  • lime wedges and chopped cilantro

Instructions

  1. Heat the oil and sauté: Heat olive oil in a large pot, sauté onion and jalapeño until soft. Add garlic.
  2. Cook the chicken and corn: Add chicken, corn, and green chiles. Season with Tajín, cumin, chili powder, salt, and pepper.
  3. Simmer the soup: Pour in chicken stock, simmer covered for 25 minutes.
  4. Shred chicken and add remaining ingredients: Remove chicken, shred, return to pot. Stir in sour cream, cheese, lime juice, and cilantro.
  5. Serve: Top soup with queso fresco, lime wedges, and cilantro.

Notes

  • Fire-Roasted Corn: Packaged fire-roasted corn can be substituted with fresh corn charred on the grill or in a skillet.
  • Refer to recipe details in the post for additional tips and variations, like dairy-free or gluten-free options.
  • Nutrition information is approximate and may vary based on ingredients used.

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