Description
Creamy Mexican street corn soup blends zesty street flavors into a rich, comforting bowl of goodness. Jalapeños and cotija cheese elevate this classic dish, offering you a spicy, authentic taste of Mexico’s culinary magic.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 4 cups (about 6 ears) corn kernels (fresh, frozen, or canned)
- 4 cups (960 milliliters) chicken or vegetable broth
- 1 cup (240 milliliters) heavy cream or half-and-half
Seasonings and Aromatics:
- 2 tablespoons butter
- 1 small onion, diced
- 3 garlic cloves, minced
- 1 jalapeno, seeded and diced
- 1 teaspoon ground cumin
- ½ teaspoon smoked paprika
- Salt and pepper, to taste
- ¼ cup (60 milliliters) lime juice (about 2 limes)
- ½ cup (125 grams) sour cream
Garnish:
- ½ cup (75 grams) crumbled cotija or feta cheese
- ¼ cup chopped fresh cilantro
- Lime wedges
- Chili powder or Tajin seasoning
- Sliced green onions (optional)
Instructions
- Caramelize corn kernels in a spacious pot, melting butter over medium heat. Allow kernels to develop a golden hue, gently stirring for approximately 6-7 minutes.
- Introduce aromatic elements by adding diced onion, minced garlic, and finely chopped jalapeno. Sauté the mixture until vegetables soften and release their fragrant essence, approximately 4-5 minutes.
- Enhance the flavor profile by incorporating cumin, smoked paprika, salt, and black pepper. Toast the spices briefly to intensify their depth and aroma.
- Gently pour chicken or vegetable broth into the pot, allowing the liquid to reach a gentle simmer. Let the ingredients harmonize and develop complexity for 10-12 minutes.
- Transform the soup’s texture using an immersion blender, creating a velvety consistency while preserving some corn kernel fragments for rustic appeal. Alternatively, transfer portions to a standard blender, processing carefully.
- Incorporate luxurious creaminess by stirring in heavy cream, sour cream, and freshly squeezed lime juice. Taste and recalibrate seasoning with additional salt, pepper, or citrus notes as needed.
- Elegantly present the soup in individual serving bowls, adorning with crumbled cotija cheese, freshly chopped cilantro, a sprinkle of chili powder or Tajin, and delicate green onion slices. Accompany with vibrant lime wedges for personalized zest.
Notes
- Corn Selection Matters: Choose fresh, sweet corn for the most vibrant flavor, or use high-quality frozen corn as a convenient alternative.
- Roasting Enhances Flavor: For deeper, smokier notes, consider briefly charring corn kernels in a dry skillet before adding to the soup.
- Dairy-Free Adaptation: Swap heavy cream with coconut milk or cashew cream to create a delicious vegan version that maintains creamy texture.
- Spice Level Control: Adjust jalapeño quantity based on heat preference, removing seeds for milder soup or adding extra for more kick.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Lunch, Dinner, Appetizer
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 6
- Calories: 397
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 735mg
- Fat: 29g
- Saturated Fat: 17g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 27g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 8g
- Cholesterol: 82mg