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Mexican Street Corn Soup

Healthy, delicious, and easy to make, this Mexican Street Corn Soup is perfect for an easy weeknight meal!
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Course: Dinner, Lunch, Lunch/Dinner
Cuisine: American, Mexican, Tex-Mex
Keyword: corn, mexican, soup
Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 30 minutes
Servings: 8
Calories: 169kcal
Author: Tracy

Equipment

  • Stovetop
  • Dutch Oven or Large Pot
  • Blender/Food Processor/Immersion Blender

Ingredients

  • 1 tbsp olive oil extra virgin
  • 6 cups corn kernels I used frozen, you can also use canned or fresh
  • 1 cup sweet onion chopped
  • 1 jalapeno chopped *optional
  • 1/2 teaspoon chili powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon cumin
  • 1/4 tsp paprika
  • 6 garlic cloves chopped
  • 4 cups low sodium chicken or vegetable broth one large carton
  • 1 cup Florida Milk - I used 2%
  • 1/2 cup queso fresco cheese plus additional for garnish (if you can find Cotija use that!)
  • juice from one lime
  • 2 tablespoons cilantro chopped + more for garnish

Instructions

  • Heat oil in a large, nonstick pot or cast iron Dutch oven.
  • Add onion and jalapeno and saute until onions are translucent.
  • Add corn kernels and seasonings. Cook over medium-high heat for 8-10 minutes, stirring frequently.
  • Add garlic and cook until fragrant.
  • Remove 1-1/2 cups of corn mixture from the pot and set aside.
  • Stir broth, milk, and cheese and simmer for 20 minutes.
  • Transfer soup to a blender or food processor (in batches, depending on the size of your unit for safety) to puree until smooth. *You can also use an immersion blender
  • Return soup to pot and if needed, gently reheat to desired serving temperature. Stir in half (3/4 cup) of the reserved corn mixture, lime juice, and 2 tablespoons chopped cilantro. Season to taste with salt and pepper if needed.
  • Use the remaining corn as a garnish with cilantro and additional cheese.
  • Enjoy!

Notes

If fresh corn is in season, use that...Grill it so it's charred!

Nutrition

Calories: 169kcal | Carbohydrates: 23g | Protein: 8g | Fat: 7g | Saturated Fat: 2g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 3g | Trans Fat: 0.1g | Cholesterol: 9mg | Sodium: 361mg | Potassium: 362mg | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 8g | Vitamin A: 236IU | Vitamin C: 6mg | Calcium: 99mg | Iron: 1mg
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