Description
Mexican Street Corn Soup is a vibrant and comforting dish that brings the beloved flavors of elote right into your bowl. This creamy, zesty soup is perfect for cozy evenings or festive gatherings, offering a delightful blend of spices, tender chicken, and fresh corn. With its rich texture and lively taste, this recipe serves as a heartwarming meal that can satisfy both casual dinners and special occasions. Easy to prepare and customizable with your favorite toppings, this soup is sure to become a family favorite.
Ingredients
Scale
- 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
- 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
- 2 cups sour cream (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
- Heat olive oil in a large pot over medium-high heat. Sauté chopped red onion and jalapeño for 3-4 minutes until softened. Add minced garlic and cook for another 30 seconds.
- Stir in chicken breasts, fire-roasted corn, and diced green chiles. Season with Tajín, cumin, chili powder, salt, and pepper.
- Pour in chicken stock; bring to a boil. Reduce heat to simmer, cover, and cook for 25 minutes.
- Remove chicken; shred it and return to the pot.
- Stir in sour cream, Monterey Jack cheese, lime juice, and chopped cilantro; simmer for an additional 3 minutes.
- Serve topped with crumbled queso fresco, lime wedges, and fresh cilantro.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Cooking
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 380
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 9g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 27g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 20g
- Cholesterol: 75mg