Creamy Mexican Street Corn Soup That Will Warm Your Heart

This creamy Mexican Street Corn Soup is a comforting dish filled with sweet corn, smoky poblano, and tangy lime, perfect for any gathering.

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Prep Time 15

Cook Time 30

Total Time 45

Servings: 6 bowls

Course: Dinner

Cuisine: Mexican

Calories: 350

Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients

For the Soup Base

2 tablespoons Butter Use olive oil for a dairy-free option.
1 medium Yellow Onion Can substitute with shallots.
1 stalk Celery Omit if not available.
1 medium Poblano Pepper Substitute with jalapeño for more heat.
3 cloves Garlic Fresh is preferable.
1 teaspoon Chile Powder Adjust to taste.
1 teaspoon Dried Oregano Substitute with Italian seasoning.
4 cups Chicken Stock Use vegetable broth for a vegetarian version.
2 medium Yukon Gold Potatoes Diced.

For the Corn Flavor

3 cups Frozen Corn or Fresh Corn Fresh corn recommended.

For the Creaminess

1 cup Heavy Cream Substitute with half-and-half or coconut milk.
1 tablespoon Sugar Omit if using sweet corn.

For the Topping

½ cup Cotija Cheese Feta can be a good substitute.
¼ cup Lime Juice Fresh is best.
to taste — Kosher Salt and Pepper Adjust to taste.
¼ cup Cilantro Omit for a non-cilantro preference.
to taste — Mexican Crema or Sour Cream For garnish.
as needed — Lime Wedges For serving.

Equipment

Large pot
blender

Method

Step‑by‑Step Instructions

Melt 2 tablespoons of butter in a large pot. Add chopped yellow onion, celery, and diced poblano pepper. Season and cook for 7-8 minutes until translucent.
Stir in minced garlic, chile powder, and dried oregano. Cook for about 1 minute for the spices to bloom.
Pour in chicken stock and diced Yukon Gold potatoes. Bring to a boil then simmer for 15 minutes until potatoes are tender.
Mix in corn, heavy cream, and sugar. Cook for an additional 5 minutes.
Ladle 1½ cups of the soup into a blender and purée until smooth. Return to pot.
Stir in cotija cheese, cilantro, and lime juice. Season with salt and pepper.
Serve hot with extra cotija, cilantro, crema, and lime wedges.

Nutrition

Serving: 1bowlCalories: 350kcalCarbohydrates: 40gProtein: 8gFat: 18gSaturated Fat: 10gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 4gCholesterol: 40mgSodium: 800mgPotassium: 600mgFiber: 5gSugar: 5gVitamin A: 1000IUVitamin C: 15mgCalcium: 150mgIron: 1.5mg

Notes

Use fresh corn for the sweetest flavor. Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge for up to five days.

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