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Mexican Street Corn Soup

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A creamy, smoky, and slightly spicy soup inspired by the flavors of Mexican street corn, perfect for cozy fall evenings.

Ingredients

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  • 4 cups fresh corn (cut off the cob or frozen roasted corn)
  • 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
  • 1 medium onion, diced finely
  • 3 cloves garlic, minced
  • 4 cups chicken or vegetable broth
  • 1 cup heavy cream
  • 1/2 cup cotija cheese, crumbled (or substitute with feta)
  • 1 teaspoon chili powder (or more for extra heat)
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
  • 2 tablespoons lime juice, freshly squeezed
  • 1/4 cup fresh cilantro, chopped
  • Optional toppings: sour cream, hot sauce, tortilla chips, avocado slices

Instructions

  1. Prep the ingredients: Cut the kernels off the cobs if using fresh corn. Chop the onion, garlic, and cilantro.
  2. Roast the corn: Heat a skillet over medium-high heat and dry roast the corn until lightly charred, about 5-7 minutes. Set aside.
  3. Sauté the veggies: In a large pot, melt the butter over medium heat. Add the onion and garlic, cooking until softened and fragrant, about 4-5 minutes.
  4. Add the corn: Stir in the roasted corn, chili powder, and ground cumin. Cook for 2 minutes to let the flavors meld.
  5. Add the broth: Pour in the chicken or vegetable broth and bring to a gentle boil. Reduce heat and simmer for 10 minutes.
  6. Blend the soup: Use an immersion blender to puree the soup until smooth. If using a regular blender, let the soup cool slightly before blending in batches.
  7. Finish with cream: Return the soup to the pot (if blended separately) and stir in the heavy cream. Heat gently over low heat until warmed through.
  8. Season and garnish: Add lime juice, cotija cheese, and salt to taste. Serve hot, garnished with cilantro and any optional toppings.

Notes

[‘Char the corn for a smoky depth of flavor.’, ‘Adjust the spice level by adding more chili powder or hot sauce.’, ‘If using a regular blender, blend the soup in small batches and cover the lid with a towel to avoid splashes.’, ‘This soup can be made ahead of time and reheats beautifully.’, ‘Layer garnishes like sour cream and cotija cheese for added flavor.’]

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Keywords: Mexican street corn soup, elote soup, creamy corn soup, fall soup recipe, Mexican comfort food

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