Description
Mexican Street Corn Soup is a creamy, vibrant dish that perfectly captures the essence of traditional Mexican elote. This delightful soup combines sweet corn, zesty lime, and smoky spices, making it a comforting yet refreshing choice for cozy family dinners or festive gatherings. Ready in under 30 minutes, it’s sure to impress with its rich flavors and inviting aroma.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 cups fresh sweet corn kernels (or frozen)
- 4 cups low-sodium vegetable broth
- 1 medium red bell pepper, diced
- 1 medium onion, diced
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- Juice of 2 limes
- 1/2 cup fresh cilantro, chopped
- 1/2 cup sour cream or Greek yogurt
Instructions
- In a large pot over medium heat, sauté diced onions and red bell peppers in a splash of olive oil until soft (about 5 minutes).
- Stir in minced garlic and cook until fragrant (about 1 minute). Add corn kernels and mix well.
- Pour in vegetable broth and bring to a gentle boil. Reduce heat and simmer for 10 minutes.
- Blend the soup until creamy but still chunky using an immersion blender.
- Stir in lime juice and chopped cilantro. Taste and adjust seasoning as necessary.
- Serve hot with dollops of sour cream or Greek yogurt on top.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Soup
- Method: Sautéing/Blending
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 210
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 450mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 28g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 20mg