Description
Warm up your chilly evenings with this creamy and vibrant Mexican Street Corn Soup. Infused with sweet corn, zesty lime, and smoky spices, each spoonful offers a comforting burst of flavor that will have your friends and family coming back for more. Perfect for cozy night gatherings or festive celebrations, this easy-to-make soup is sure to impress at any dinner table.
Ingredients
Scale
- 3 cups fresh corn kernels (or 1.5 cans of corn)
- 1 medium yellow onion, diced
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 4 cups low-sodium vegetable broth
- 1 cup heavy cream or coconut milk
- Juice of 2 limes
- 1 tsp ground cumin
- 1 tsp smoked paprika
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Fresh cilantro or green onions for garnish
Instructions
- Heat oil in a large pot over medium heat. Add diced onions and sauté until translucent (about 5 minutes).
- Stir in minced garlic, cumin, and paprika; cook for another minute until fragrant.
- Add fresh corn and vegetable broth; bring to a gentle boil, stirring occasionally.
- Reduce heat and simmer for 15 minutes to meld flavors.
- Stir in cream or coconut milk and simmer for an additional 5 minutes until creamy.
- Remove from heat, add lime juice, and garnish with cilantro or green onions before serving.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Soup
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 290
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 340mg
- Fat: 16g
- Saturated Fat: 9g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 34g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 7g
- Cholesterol: 40mg
Keywords: For added protein, consider mixing in black beans. Substitute corn with zucchini for a different texture. Enhance flavor by adjusting spice levels based on your preference.