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Sopa de Maiz (Mexican Corn Soup)
5 from 39 votes

Sopa de Maiz (Mexican Corn Soup)

Sopa de Maiz combines fresh or frozen corn, onions, garlic, and green chiles into a smooth, creamy soup with cumin and chili powder for warmth. The soup is blended with half and half and optionally turmeric for color, then garnished with a tangy cilantro lime crema and toppings like jalapeño, avocado, and panela cheese. It offers a comforting texture with a bright, mildly spicy flavor perfect for a satisfying lunch or light dinner.

Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
20 mins
Total Time
30 mins
Servings: 6
Calories: 330 kcal
Course: Main Course, Soup
Cuisine: Mexican

Ingredients

Soup:
  • 6 cups corn kernels fresh or frozen
  • 2 tablespoon butter
  • 1 yellow onion medium, diced
  • 4 cloves garlic minced
  • 1 can green chili diced
  • 2 cups vegetable stock
  • 1 cup half and half
  • 1 teaspoon cumin
  • 1 teaspoon chili powder
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • ¼ teaspoon black pepper
  • ¾ teaspoon Turmeric optional, for color
Cilantro Lime Crema:
  • 1 cup sour cream
  • 2 limes zested and juiced
  • ½ cup cilantro fresh leaves
Optional Toppings:
  • jalapeño thinly sliced
  • grape tomatoes quartered
  • panela cheese cut into ½" cubes
  • avocado ripe, diced
  • cilantro fresh

Instructions

Soup:
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  1. Heat butter in a large pot over medium heat. Once butter is melted, add in onions and garlic. Cook for 3-5 minutes or until onions are translucent, stirring occasionally.
  2. Add in green chiles, cumin, chile powder, salt and pepper. Stir until combined and cook for 1 more minute.
  3. Add corn and broth to pot and bring to a boil. Reduce heat to medium-low and simmer for 15 minutes.
  4. Add contents of pot to blender. Add in turmeric and half and half. Blend until smooth. If soup has cooled down, put it back in the pot and heat.
  5. Divide soup among bowls. Top with crema and assorted toppings.
Cilantro Lime Crema
  1. While soup is cooking, prepare crema. Add all ingredients to a small food processor or blender. Blend until smooth. Refrigerate until ready to use.

Nutrition Information

Calories 330kcal (17%) Carbohydrates 40g (13%) Protein 8g (16%) Fat 19g (29%) Saturated Fat 10g (50%) Polyunsaturated Fat 2g (12%) Monounsaturated Fat 5g (25%) Trans Fat 1g (50%) Cholesterol 45mg (15%) Sodium 866mg (36%) Potassium 527mg (11%) Fiber 5g (20%) Sugar 10g (20%) Vitamin A 1288IU (26%) Vitamin C 18mg (20%) Calcium 111mg (11%) Iron 2mg (11%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 6 Serving

Amount Per Serving

Calories 330

% Daily Value*

Calories 330kcal 17%
Carbohydrates 40g 13%
Protein 8g 16%
Fat 19g 29%
Saturated Fat 10g 50%
Polyunsaturated Fat 2g 12%
Monounsaturated Fat 5g 25%
Trans Fat 1g 50%
Cholesterol 45mg 15%
Sodium 866mg 36%
Potassium 527mg 11%
Fiber 5g 20%
Sugar 10g 20%
Vitamin A 1288IU 26%
Vitamin C 18mg 20%
Calcium 111mg 11%
Iron 2mg 11%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.