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Mexican Street Corn Soup

Deliciously Creamy Mexican Street Corn Soup You’ll Crave

This Mexican Street Corn Soup is comforting and customizable, perfect for a cozy dinner. Quick to prepare and packed with flavor.
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Total Time 40 minutes
Servings: 6 cups
Course: Soups
Cuisine: Mexican
Calories: 350

Ingredients
  

For the Soup Base
  • 2 tablespoons Olive Oil or avocado oil
  • 1 cup Red Onion diced
  • 1 medium Jalapeño chopped
  • 3 cloves Garlic minced
  • 2 cups Chicken Breasts diced
  • 2 cups Fire-Roasted Corn
  • 1 can Diced Green Chiles
  • 1 teaspoon Tajín Seasoning
  • 1 teaspoon Ground Cumin
  • 1 teaspoon Chili Powder
  • to taste Table Salt
  • to taste Black Pepper
  • 4 cups Chicken Stock can use low-sodium
For Creaminess
  • ½ cup Sour Cream or Greek yogurt
  • 1 cup Monterey Jack Cheese shredded
  • 1 tablespoon Lime Juice freshly squeezed
  • ¼ cup Chopped Cilantro
  • ½ cup Queso Fresco crumbled
For Garnish
  • for serving Lime Wedges
  • for serving Additional Cilantro

Equipment

  • large pot

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. In a large pot, heat 2 tablespoons of olive oil over medium-high heat. Add diced red onion and chopped jalapeño, cooking until softened, about 3-4 minutes.
  2. Once the onion and jalapeño are softened, stir in 3 minced garlic cloves. Sauté for an additional 30 seconds until fragrant.
  3. Add the diced chicken breasts, fire-roasted corn, and diced green chiles. Season with Tajín, cumin, chili powder, salt, and black pepper. Stir well.
  4. Pour in 4 cups of chicken stock, bring to a boil, then simmer uncovered for about 25 minutes.
  5. After cooking, shred the chicken and return it to the pot, stirring to combine.
  6. On low heat, stir in ½ cup of sour cream, 1 cup of Monterey Jack cheese, and lime juice. Allow to simmer for about 3 minutes.
  7. Ladle the soup into bowls and top with crumbled queso fresco, lime wedges, and cilantro.

Nutrition

Serving: 1cupCalories: 350kcalCarbohydrates: 45gProtein: 20gFat: 10gSaturated Fat: 5gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 3gCholesterol: 40mgSodium: 800mgPotassium: 600mgFiber: 5gSugar: 4gVitamin A: 800IUVitamin C: 15mgCalcium: 200mgIron: 1.5mg

Notes

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days. Can be frozen for up to 3 months.

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