Description
A comforting soup inspired by the vibrant flavors of Mexican street corn, featuring corn kernels, spices, and a creamy texture.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 cups corn kernels (fresh, frozen, or canned)
- 1 large chopped onion
- 3 cloves minced garlic
- 4 cups vegetable or chicken broth
- 1 teaspoon chili powder
- 1 teaspoon cumin
- 1 cup heavy cream or coconut milk
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Fresh cilantro for garnish
- Crumble Cotija cheese for garnish
- Lime wedges for serving
Instructions
- In a crockpot, combine corn kernels, chopped onion, and minced garlic.
- Add vegetable or chicken broth, chili powder, and cumin; stir well.
- Set the crockpot to low for 6-8 hours or high for 3-4 hours.
- About 30 minutes before serving, stir in heavy cream or coconut milk.
- Adjust seasoning with salt, pepper, and a dash of lime juice as desired.
- Serve hot, garnished with fresh cilantro and Cotija cheese, alongside lime wedges.
Notes
For added spice, consider including diced jalapeños. Serve with warm tortillas or tortilla chips for texture.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 240 minutes
- Category: Soup
- Method: Slow Cooking
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 400
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 8g
- Cholesterol: 50mg
Keywords: soup, Mexican, street food, corn, comfort food
