Mexican Street Corn Soup

This Mexican Street Corn Soup is a creamy, comforting dish packed with sweet corn, smoky chipotle, and tangy lime. Quick to prepare, it's the perfect balance of flavors and makes for a cozy meal everyone will love. Give it a try today!

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Course: Main Course, Side Dish, Soup

Cuisine: Mexican

Keyword: Mexican street corn soup

Prep Time: 10

Cook Time: 15

Total Time: 25

Servings: - 6 servings

Calories: 402kcal

Author: Lyn Croyle

Ingredients

3 tablespoons butter
¾ cup sliced green onion white and light green parts
¼ teaspoon chipotle chili powder or mild chili powder for no spiciness
2 cups whole milk or canned coconut milk
2 cups vegetable broth
4 cups frozen corn
1 tablespoon cornstarch
⅓ cup sour cream or Greek yogurt
⅓ cup cotija or parmesan cheese plus more for serving
1 tablespoon lime juice freshly squeezed
1 teaspoon lime zest
Salt and pepper to taste
Sliced green onion tops and Tajin for serving

Instructions

Melt butter in a large soup pot or Dutch oven over medium heat. When hot, add the green onions and cook for 1-2 minutes until fragrant and soft.
3 tablespoons butter, ¾ cup sliced green onion
Add chipotle chili powder, milk, broth, and corn. Cook over medium heat about 5-10 minutes just until it begins to boil.
¼ teaspoon chipotle chili powder or mild chili powder for no spiciness, 2 cups whole milk or canned coconut milk, 2 cups vegetable broth, 4 cups frozen corn
Transfer half of soup to a blender or food processor and pulse a few times. Add it back to pot.
Remove a bit of broth and whisk in cornstarch. Add mixture to pot and stir in sour cream, cheese, lime juice, and zest. Cook 3-5 minutes to melt cheese and thicken soup.
⅓ cup sour cream, ⅓ cup cotija or parmesan cheese, 1 tablespoon lime juice, 1 tablespoon cornstarch, 1 teaspoon lime zest
Season with salt and pepper. Serve up the soup topped with more cheese, sliced green onion tops, a sprinkle of Tajin, and a bowl of lime wedges for squeezing.
Salt and pepper to taste, Sliced green onion tops and Tajin for serving

Recipe Tips

Adjust Spice Levels to Taste: The chipotle chili powder adds a smoky, mild heat, but if you want more spice, feel free to add a diced jalapeño or a pinch of cayenne pepper while cooking. You can also leave it out for a milder flavor. Taste as you go to find the perfect level of heat!
Choose Fresh Corn for Extra Flavor: If you want to use fresh corn instead of frozen, be sure to pick corn with firm, golden kernels. You will need to trim the corn of about 8 ears of corn on the cob instead. For a sweeter, more flavorful soup, cook the corn cobs in water for 30 minutes to create a flavorful broth to replace the vegetable broth.

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