Description
Mexican Street Corn Soup is a delightful and creamy dish that brings the vibrant flavors of elote to your table. This hearty soup combines fire-roasted corn, tender chicken, and aromatic spices, making it the perfect comfort food for family dinners or casual gatherings. In just under an hour, you can prepare a bowl of this rich, satisfying soup that’s sure to please everyone, from kids to adults. Serve it with tortilla chips for dipping, fresh avocado for creaminess, or a sprinkle of cilantro for a burst of flavor. Whether enjoyed on a chilly evening or as part of meal prep for the week ahead, this Mexican Street Corn Soup is a must-try recipe that warms both body and soul.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 1 small red onion, diced
- 1 medium jalapeño, seeded and diced
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 (12 oz.) boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 1 (12 oz.) package fire-roasted frozen corn (or fresh corn)
- 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
- Juice of one lime
- ¼ cup chopped cilantro
- ½ cup crumbled queso fresco
Instructions
- Heat olive oil in a large pot over medium-high heat. Sauté diced red onion and jalapeño until softened; add garlic and cook until fragrant.
- Add chicken, fire-roasted corn, and diced green chiles along with spices (Tajín, cumin, chili powder, salt, and pepper).
- Pour in chicken stock and bring to a boil; reduce heat to simmer covered for 25 minutes.
- Remove chicken, shred it with two forks, and return it to the pot.
- Stir in sour cream (or Greek yogurt), Monterey Jack cheese, lime juice, and cilantro; simmer for another 3 minutes until creamy.
- Serve hot topped with crumbled queso fresco.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 360
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 780mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 9g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 18g
- Cholesterol: 70mg