Description
Mexican Street Corn Soup is a vibrant and comforting dish that captures the essence of summer in every spoonful. With its creamy base enriched by sweet corn, smoky spices, and a zesty lime finish, this soup is perfect for cozy gatherings or weeknight dinners. Easy to prepare and bursting with flavor, it’s sure to become a favorite at your table.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 cups fresh corn (or 2 cans of sweet corn)
- 4 cups low-sodium vegetable broth
- 8 oz cream cheese
- 1 medium onion, diced
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 tbsp freshly squeezed lime juice
- 1 tsp smoked paprika
- ¼ cup fresh cilantro (for garnish)
Instructions
- In a large pot over medium heat, sauté diced onions in olive oil until translucent (about 5 minutes).
- Add minced garlic and smoked paprika; cook for 1 minute until fragrant.
- Stir in corn and vegetable broth; bring to a gentle simmer for about 10 minutes.
- Blend part of the soup with an immersion blender until smooth, leaving some whole kernels.
- Incorporate cream cheese and lime juice until melted and well combined.
- Serve hot, garnished with chopped cilantro.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 290
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 720mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 34g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 8g
- Cholesterol: 30mg