Description
Discover the vibrant flavors of Mexican Street Corn Soup, a comforting dish that captures the essence of elote in every spoonful. This creamy soup combines sweet corn, tender chicken, and a blend of spices for a satisfying meal perfect for cozy dinners or gatherings. With its zesty finish and hearty texture, it’s bound to become a favorite in your recipe collection. Easy to prepare and packed with wholesome ingredients, this soup is not only delicious but also nutritious, making it an ideal choice for everyone.
Ingredients
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- 1 tbsp. olive oil
- 1 small red onion
- 1 medium jalapeno
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 (12 oz.) skinless, boneless chicken breasts
- 1 (12 oz.) package fire-roasted frozen corn (or fresh corn or other frozen corn)
- 1 (4 oz.) can diced green chiles
- 1 tbsp. Tajin seasoning
- 2 tsps. ground cumin
- 2 tsps. chile powder
- 1/2 tsp table salt
- 1/4 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))
- 1/2 cup shredded Monterey Jack cheese
- juice of one lime
- 1/4 cup chopped cilantro
- 1/2 cup crumbled queso fresco
- lime wedges and chopped cilantro for garnish
Instructions
- In a large pot or Dutch oven, heat olive oil over medium-high heat. Sauté chopped onion and jalapeño for 3–4 minutes until softened. Add minced garlic and cook for another 30 seconds.
- Add chicken breasts, fire-roasted corn, diced green chiles, and seasonings (Tajín, cumin, chili powder, salt, and pepper) to the pot.
- Pour in chicken stock and bring to a boil. Reduce heat to simmer, cover, and cook for 25 minutes.
- Remove chicken from the pot, shred it with forks, and return it to the soup.
- Stir in sour cream (or Greek yogurt), Monterey Jack cheese, lime juice, and cilantro. Simmer on low for an additional 3 minutes until heated.
- Serve hot with crumbled queso fresco and garnishes like lime wedges and cilantro.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Simmering
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 9g
- Unsaturated Fat: 11g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 29g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 16g
- Cholesterol: 60mg