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Mexican Street Corn Soup

A creamy and zesty soup that brings the vibrant flavors of traditional Mexican street corn, perfect for a cozy family meal or gathering.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 45 minutes
Servings: 6 servings
Course: Main Course, Soup
Cuisine: Mexican
Calories: 350
Ingredients Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

Aromatics
  • 1 tbsp olive oil For sautéing
  • 1 small red onion, diced
  • 1 medium jalapeño, seeded and diced Adjust for spice level
  • 3 cloves garlic, minced
Main Ingredients
  • 2 (12 oz.) boneless, skinless chicken breasts Can substitute with shrimp or beans
  • 1 (12 oz.) package fire-roasted frozen corn Fresh corn can be used as well
  • 1 (4 oz.) can diced green chiles
  • 1 tbsp Tajín seasoning
  • 2 tsp ground cumin
  • 2 tsp chili powder
  • ½ tsp table salt
  • ¼ tsp finely ground black pepper
  • 4 cups (32 oz.) chicken stock or low-sodium chicken broth
  • 2 cups sour cream (full-fat) or Greek yogurt (full-fat)
  • ½ cup shredded Monterey Jack cheese Can experiment with different cheese varieties
  • 1 Juice of one lime
  • ¼ cup chopped cilantro
  • ½ cup crumbled queso fresco For garnish

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Heat olive oil in a large pot or Dutch oven over medium-high heat.
  2. Add the diced red onion and jalapeño, cooking until the onions soften, about 3-4 minutes.
  3. Add the minced garlic and cook for another 30 seconds until fragrant.
Cooking
  1. Add the chicken breasts, fire-roasted corn, and diced green chiles to the pot.
  2. Season with Tajín, cumin, chili powder, salt, and black pepper.
  3. Pour in the chicken stock and bring the mixture to a boil.
  4. Reduce the heat to a simmer, cover, and cook for 25 minutes.
Finishing
  1. Remove the chicken breasts from the pot and shred them into bite-sized pieces using two forks.
  2. Return the shredded chicken to the pot.
  3. Stir in the sour cream, shredded Monterey Jack cheese, lime juice, and chopped cilantro.
  4. Let the soup simmer on low heat for another 3 minutes until everything is well combined and creamy.
  5. Ladle the soup into bowls and top with crumbled queso fresco. Garnish as desired and enjoy!

Nutrition

Serving: 1gCalories: 350kcalCarbohydrates: 30gProtein: 20gFat: 20gSaturated Fat: 10gSodium: 800mgFiber: 3gSugar: 5g

Notes

Serve warm with toppings like lime wedges, diced avocado, or fresh herbs. Pairs well with crusty bread or tortillas. For vegetarian options, omit the chicken and add more vegetables.

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