Mexican Street Corn Soup
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4.9
Mexican Street Corn Soup
Description
This soup starts by softening onions, jalapeño, and garlic in butter to build a fragrant base. Flour is added to form a roux before stirring in chicken stock, which is brought to a boil. Corn kernels, sugar, and salt are then added and simmered, infusing the broth with sweet and spicy corn flavors.
After simmering, heavy cream and chopped cilantro are stirred in for richness and herbal brightness. The combination yields a thick, creamy soup with balanced heat from jalapeño and smoky sweetness from the corn. Topping the soup with crumbled bacon adds a savory crunch, cotija cheese adds salty creaminess, and sliced jalapeño offers fresh heat to tailor each bowl.
This comforting soup works well as a starter or light main, especially in cooler weather. It showcases familiar Mexican street corn flavors in a spoonable form with layered texture and spice.
Ingredients
- 4 tablespoons butter
- 1 small white onion chopped
- 1 jalapeño minced
- 5 cloves garlic minced
- 3 tablespoons all-purpose flour
- 2 teaspoons cumin ground
- 1 teaspoon chili powder
- 4 cups chicken stock
- 6 cups corn kernels about 30 ounces, frozen
- 1 tablespoon granulated sugar
- 2 teaspoons salt
- 1 1/2 cups heavy cream half and half or milk
- 1 cup cilantro chopped, fresh
Toppings:
- 1/2 pounds Bacon cooked and crumbled
- 1/2 cup cotija cheese crumbled
- 1 jalapeño sliced
Instructions
- Melt the butter in a large saucepan over medium heat. Add in the onions and minced jalapeno and sauté for about 5 minutes, then stir in garlic and cook an additional 1 minute.
- Stir in the flour, cumin, and chili powder and cook 1-2 minutes. Stir in the chicken stock until smooth and bring to a boil. Add in the corn, sugar, and salt. Once it returns to a boil, reduce the heat to low and simmer 10 minutes.
- Stir in cream and cilantro. Serve topped with crumbled bacon, cotija, and jalapeno slices.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 6Servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 687 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 687kcal | 34% |
| Carbohydrates | 45g | 15% |
| Protein | 16g | 32% |
| Fat | 51g | 78% |
| Saturated Fat | 26g | 130% |
| Cholesterol | 142mg | 47% |
| Sodium | 1797mg | 75% |
| Potassium | 590mg | 13% |
| Fiber | 3g | 12% |
| Sugar | 11g | 22% |
| Vitamin A | 1585IU | 32% |
| Vitamin C | 11.7mg | 13% |
| Calcium | 133mg | 13% |
| Iron | 2.3mg | 13% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
User Reviews
Overall Rating
4.9
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