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
- Sauté Aromatics: Heat the oil in a large pot, sauté onion, jalapeño, and garlic until soft.
- Add Ingredients: Add chicken, corn, green chiles, spices. Pour in chicken stock and simmer.
- Shred Chicken: Remove chicken, shred, then return to the pot.
- Finish Soup: Stir in sour cream, cheese, lime juice, and cilantro; simmer.
- 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