Mexican Street Corn Soup
Mexican Street Corn Soup is a creamy, comforting dish that infuses the essence of traditional elote into every spoonful. With sweet corn, smoky spices, and a splash of lime juice, this soup bursts with vibrant flavors, making it perfect for chilly evenings or lively gatherings. Easy to prepare and absolutely delicious, it’s sure to become your favorite go-to recipe when you crave warmth and comfort.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 35 minutes
- Yield: Approximately 6 servings 1x
- Category: Soup
- Method: Cooking
- Cuisine: Mexican
Ingredients
Scale
- 4–5 ears fresh corn (or 4 cups frozen corn)
- 2 tbsp unsalted butter
- 1 medium onion, chopped
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 4 cups low-sodium vegetable broth
- Juice of 1 lime
- 1 cup chopped cilantro (optional)
- 1 tsp cumin
- 1 tsp chili powder
Instructions
- Cut kernels off fresh corn and set aside. For frozen corn, measure out 4 cups.
- In a large pot over medium heat, melt butter. Add onion and sauté until translucent (about 5 minutes). Stir in minced garlic and cook for another minute.
- Add corn, cumin, and chili powder; cook for about 5 minutes until slightly caramelized.
- Pour in vegetable broth; bring to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer for about 10 minutes.
- Blend soup until smooth using an immersion blender or in batches with a standard blender. Leave some texture if preferred.
- Stir in lime juice and cilantro before serving.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 210
- Sugar: 7g
- Sodium: 480mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 32g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 15mg