Description
Mexican Street Corn Soup is creamy, zesty, and bursting with flavor! Inspired by classic street corn, this cozy soup combines sweet corn, warm spices, and a touch of lime for a dish that’s comforting yet refreshing. Perfect as a quick dinner or a festive appetizer! 🌽✨
Ingredients
4 cups corn kernels (fresh or frozen)
1 onion, diced
2 cloves garlic, minced
4 cups vegetable broth
1 cup heavy cream
2 teaspoons chili powder
1 teaspoon cumin
Salt and pepper to taste
Juice of 1 lime
Chopped cilantro for garnish
Feta cheese for garnish (optional)
Instructions
1. Heat oil in a large pot over medium heat. Sauté onion and garlic until translucent, about 3-4 minutes.
2. Add corn, chili powder, cumin, salt, and pepper. Stir and cook for 5 minutes.
3. Pour in vegetable broth, bring to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer for 15 minutes.
4. Use an immersion blender to blend soup until smooth (or leave it chunky if preferred).
5. Stir in heavy cream and lime juice for creaminess.
6. Serve hot, garnished with cilantro and optional feta cheese.
Notes
Serve with tortilla chips or a fresh salad for a complete meal.
Soup tastes even better the next day—perfect for meal prep!
Substitute heavy cream with coconut milk for a dairy-free option.
Add diced jalapeños with onions for extra heat.
For a heartier soup, add potatoes, chorizo, or black beans.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Soup
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: —
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: —
- Unsaturated Fat: —
- Trans Fat: —
- Carbohydrates: 25g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: —
Keywords: mexican street corn soup, elote soup, corn chowder, creamy soup