Mexican Street Corn Soup: A Cozy and Flavor-Packed Dinner
This Mexican Street Corn Soup is inspired by elote, bringing bold, zesty flavors into a cozy, creamy bowl. It’s like enjoying your favorite street food with a spoon.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 33 minutes
- Total Time: 48 minutes
- Yield: 6 servings
- Category: Main Course, Side Dish
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American, Mexican
Ingredients
1 tbsp olive oil
1 small red onion
1 medium jalapeño
3 cloves garlic, minced
2 (12 oz) skinless, boneless chicken breasts
1 (12 oz) package fire-roasted frozen corn (or fresh corn or other frozen corn)
1 (4 oz) can diced green chiles
1 tbsp Tajín seasoning
2 tsp ground cumin
2 tsp chili powder
1/2 tsp table salt
1/4 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)
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
1. Heat the olive oil in a large pot or Dutch oven over medium-high heat. Add the onion and jalapeño, cooking until softened, about 3–4 minutes. Stir in garlic and cook for another 30 seconds.
2. Add the chicken, fire-roasted corn, and green chiles. Season with Tajín, cumin, chili powder, salt, and pepper.
3. Pour in the chicken stock and bring to a boil. Reduce heat to a simmer, cover, and cook for 25 minutes.
4. Remove the chicken, shred into bite-sized pieces, and return it to the pot.
5. Stir in the sour cream, Monterey Jack cheese, lime juice, and chopped cilantro. Simmer on low for another 3 minutes.
6. Serve topped with queso fresco crumbles, lime wedges, and extra cilantro.
Notes
Packaged fire-roasted corn can be substituted with grilled fresh corn cut off the cob. About 5 medium cobs will yield the right amount.
If using fresh corn, char it on the grill or in a cast iron skillet for authentic flavor.
This recipe can be adapted to be dairy-free, gluten-free, or vegan with ingredient substitutions.
Nutrition information is approximate and varies based on ingredient brands and substitutions.
Find it online: https://cookingwithramsay.com/mexican-street-corn-soup-recipe/