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Easy Creamy Mexican Street Corn Soup – One-Pot Comfort Food Recipe

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This Mexican Street Corn Soup brings the flavors of elote into a creamy, comforting bowl with tender chicken, charred corn, and a zesty, cheesy finish.

  • Total Time: 48 minutes
  • Yield: 6 servings 1x

Ingredients

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  • 1 tbsp olive oil
  • 1 small red onion, chopped
  • 1 medium jalapeno, chopped
  • 3 cloves garlic, minced
  • 2 (12 oz) skinless, boneless chicken breasts
  • 1 (12 oz) package fire-roasted frozen corn (or fresh/frozen corn)
  • 1 (4 oz) can diced green chiles
  • 1 tbsp Tajin seasoning
  • 2 tsp ground cumin
  • 2 tsp chile powder
  • 1/2 tsp salt
  • 1/4 tsp black pepper
  • 4 cups chicken stock
  • 2 cups sour cream or Greek yogurt
  • 1/2 cup shredded Monterey Jack cheese
  • Juice of 1 lime
  • 1/4 cup chopped cilantro
  • 1/2 cup crumbled queso fresco
  • Lime wedges and chopped cilantro for garnish

Instructions

  1. Heat olive oil in a large pot over medium-high heat. Sauté onion and jalapeno 3-4 minutes until softened. Stir in garlic and cook 30 seconds.
  2. Add chicken, corn, and green chiles. Season with Tajin, cumin, chili powder, salt, and pepper.
  3. Pour in chicken stock, bring to boil. Reduce heat, cover, and simmer 25 minutes.
  4. Remove chicken, shred, and return to pot.
  5. Stir in sour cream, Monterey Jack, lime juice, and cilantro. Simmer on low 3 minutes.
  6. Serve topped with queso fresco, lime wedges, and chopped cilantro.

Notes

  • Fire-Roasted Corn: To replicate, char fresh corn on the grill or in a cast iron skillet. Frozen or canned corn may not achieve the same flavor.
  • For dairy-free, substitute sour cream and cheese with plant-based alternatives.
  • Adjust spice level by reducing jalapeno, Tajin, or chile powder.
  • Author: lina
  • Prep Time: 15 minutes
  • Cook Time: 33 minutes
  • Category: Main Course
  • Method: Soup
  • Cuisine: American, Mexican

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 serving
  • Calories: 465
  • Sugar: 9 g
  • Sodium: 701 mg
  • Fat: 31 g
  • Saturated Fat: 13.7 g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 9.3 g
  • Trans Fat: 0 g
  • Carbohydrates: 21 g
  • Fiber: 4.1 g
  • Protein: 25 g
  • Cholesterol: 110 mg