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Mexican Street Corn Soup

Creamy Mexican Street Corn Soup to Warm Your Soul

This Mexican Street Corn Soup, rich and creamy, embraces the flavors of elote in a comforting bowl perfect for any season.
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 45 minutes
Servings: 6 cups
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: Mexican
Calories: 350

Ingredients
  

For the Soup Base
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 1 medium red onion diced
  • 1 medium jalapeño diced
  • 3 cloves garlic minced
  • 2 cups fire-roasted corn
  • 1 can diced green chiles
  • 4 cups chicken stock low-sodium preferred
  • 2 boneless chicken breasts main protein source
For the Creaminess
  • 1 cup sour cream or Greek yogurt
  • 1 cup Monterey Jack cheese shredded
For the Spice
  • 1 teaspoon Tajín seasoning
  • 1 teaspoon cumin
  • 1 teaspoon chili powder
For the Garnish
  • 1/2 cup queso fresco crumbled
  • 1 lime lime for juice

Equipment

  • large pot

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. In a large pot, heat olive oil over medium-high heat and sauté the diced onion and jalapeño for 3-4 minutes until softened.
  2. Add minced garlic and sauté for an additional 30 seconds until aromatic.
  3. Add chicken breasts, fire-roasted corn, diced green chiles, and spices; mix well.
  4. Pour in chicken stock, bring to a boil, then reduce heat to low and cover. Simmer for 25 minutes.
  5. Remove the cooked chicken, shred it, and return it to the pot.
  6. Stir in sour cream, Monterey Jack cheese, and lime juice; let simmer on low for 3 minutes.
  7. Ladle soup into bowls and garnish with queso fresco and cilantro; serve with lime wedges.

Nutrition

Serving: 1cupCalories: 350kcalCarbohydrates: 30gProtein: 20gFat: 15gSaturated Fat: 7gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 10gCholesterol: 70mgSodium: 600mgPotassium: 600mgFiber: 5gSugar: 5gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 15mgCalcium: 250mgIron: 2mg

Notes

Adjust the heat level by using jalapeños with or without seeds. Use fire-roasted corn for the best flavor.

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