Description
Mexican Street Corn Soup is a vibrant and comforting dish that captures the essence of summer in every bowl. Creamy sweet corn is blended with zesty lime juice, fragrant spices, and topped with crumbly Cotija cheese, creating a delightful medley of flavors that will transport you to a bustling street fair. Perfect for cozy dinners or festive gatherings, this soup is quick to prepare and sure to impress your family and friends.
Ingredients
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- 4 cups fresh sweet corn (or frozen)
- 4 cups vegetable broth
- 1 cup diced onions
- 1/2 cup chopped fresh cilantro
- 1/4 cup freshly squeezed lime juice
- 2 tsp ground cumin
- 2 tsp chili powder
- 1 cup crumbled Cotija cheese
Instructions
- Prep your ingredients: Shuck corn and cut kernels off the cob or measure out frozen corn.
- Sauté aromatics: In a large pot over medium heat, melt butter or olive oil, add diced onions, and sauté until translucent (about 5 minutes).
- Add corn and spices: Stir in fresh corn along with cumin and chili powder; cook for another 2-3 minutes.
- Pour in the broth: Add vegetable broth and bring to a gentle simmer; cook for approximately 15 minutes.
- Blend until smooth: Use an immersion blender to puree the soup until creamy.
- Finish with lime and cheese: Return the soup to low heat, stir in lime juice and crumbled Cotija cheese before serving.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Soup
- Method: Blending
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 220
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 750mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 35g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 15mg