Description
Mexican Street Corn Soup is a vibrant, creamy dish that brings the flavors of traditional elote to your table. This comforting soup combines sweet corn, zesty lime, and rich cotija cheese for a delightful culinary experience. Perfect for chilly evenings or lively gatherings, each spoonful is a fiesta of flavor that’s sure to impress family and friends alike.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 cups fresh corn kernels (or 2 cans, drained)
- 1 medium onion, finely chopped
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 red bell pepper, diced
- 4 cups vegetable broth
- 1/2 cup crumbled cotija cheese
- Juice of 1 lime
- Fresh cilantro for garnish
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- In a large pot over medium heat, sauté the chopped onion in olive oil until translucent (about 5 minutes). Add the minced garlic and diced red bell pepper; cook for an additional minute.
- Stir in the fresh corn kernels and cook for 2 minutes to blend flavors.
- Pour in the vegetable broth and bring to a gentle boil; simmer for 10 minutes.
- Blend the mixture using an immersion blender until smooth with some texture remaining.
- Stir in lime juice and season with salt and pepper to taste. Serve topped with crumbled cotija cheese and fresh cilantro.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Soup
- Method: Cooking
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 210
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 540mg
- Fat: 6g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 36g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 7g
- Cholesterol: 15mg