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Mexican Street Corn Soup Recipe

Mexican Street Corn Soup Recipe

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  • Author: Nora
  • Prep Time: 15 mins
  • Cook Time: 33 mins
  • Total Time: 48 mins
  • Yield: 6 servings 1x
  • Category: Soup
  • Method: Stovetop
  • Cuisine: Mexican
  • Diet: Gluten Free

Description

A comforting and flavorful Mexican Street Corn Soup recipe that’s a perfect blend of smoky, spicy, and creamy flavors. This soup is a delightful twist on the classic Mexican street corn dish, served in a warm and satisfying bowl.


Ingredients

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Soup:

  • 1 tbsp. olive oil
  • 1 small red onion
  • 1 medium jalapeño
  • 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

Garnish:

  • 1/4 cup chopped cilantro
  • 1/2 cup crumbled queso fresco
  • lime wedges and chopped cilantro for garnish

Instructions

  1. Sauté Aromatics: Heat the oil in a large pot, sauté onion, jalapeño, and garlic until soft.
  2. Add Ingredients: Add chicken, corn, green chiles, spices. Pour in chicken stock and simmer.
  3. Shred Chicken: Remove chicken, shred, then return to the pot.
  4. Finish Soup: Stir in sour cream, cheese, lime juice, and cilantro; simmer.
  5. Serve: Top 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.
  • For additional recipe variations and dietary considerations, refer to the detailed post.
  • Nutrition values may vary based on ingredient choices.

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 269 g
  • Calories: 465
  • Sugar: 9g
  • Sodium: 701mg
  • Fat: 31g
  • Saturated Fat: 13.7g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 9.3g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 21g
  • Fiber: 4.1g
  • Protein: 25g
  • Cholesterol: 110mg