Description
This Mexican Street Corn Soup, or Elote Soup, is a creamy and flavorful delight that captures the essence of traditional street corn. Sweet corn kernels are charred and blended into a smooth soup with a hint of spice, then topped with cotija cheese, sour cream, cilantro, and lime for a vibrant and satisfying meal.
Ingredients
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- 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
- 1 medium yellow onion, diced (about 1 1/2 cups)
- 6 cups fresh corn kernels (about 8 ears)
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/2 teaspoon ancho chili powder
- 1/2 teaspoon chipotle seasoning
- 3 teaspoons minced garlic (about 3 cloves)
- 4 cups vegetable broth
- 2/3 cup grated cotija cheese
- 1/2 cup sour cream
- 2 tablespoons chopped cilantro
- 2 tablespoons lime juice
Instructions
- Sauté Corn and Onions: Heat the vegetable oil in a large pot over medium-high heat. Add the diced onion, corn kernels, salt, pepper, ancho chili powder, and chipotle seasoning. Cook, stirring occasionally, until the corn is slightly charred, about 5-8 minutes.
- Add Garlic and Broth: Add the minced garlic to the pot and cook for another minute, until fragrant. Pour in the vegetable broth, grated cotija cheese, and sour cream. Bring to a gentle boil, stirring occasionally.
- Blend Soup: Remove 2 cups of the corn from the soup and set aside. Using an immersion blender, blend the remaining soup in the pot until smooth. Alternatively, carefully transfer the hot soup to a regular blender and blend until smooth.
- Combine and Serve: If using a regular blender, pour the blended soup back into the pot. Add the reserved corn kernels to the soup. Stir in the chopped cilantro and lime juice. Serve immediately.
Notes
- If fresh corn is not available, you can use frozen corn kernels.
- Adjust the amount of chili powder and chipotle seasoning to control the spiciness of the soup.
- For a richer flavor, you can use chicken broth instead of vegetable broth.
- Garnish with additional cotija cheese, a drizzle of chili oil, or a sprinkle of paprika for extra flavor and presentation.
- Be very careful when blending hot liquids.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 25g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 8g
- Cholesterol: 20mg
