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Mexican Street Corn Soup Recipe

Mexican Street Corn Soup Recipe
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4.9 from 17 reviews

This Mexican Street Corn Soup is a creamy, flavorful twist on traditional street corn, combining fire-roasted corn, tender shredded chicken, and a blend of smoky spices. Perfect as a comforting meal, this hearty soup brings the vibrant flavors of Mexico straight to your table.

Ingredients

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Main Ingredients

  • 1 tbsp olive oil
  • 1 small red onion, diced
  • 1 medium jalapeño, seeded and diced
  • 3 cloves garlic, minced
  • 2 (12 oz.) boneless, skinless chicken breasts
  • 1 (12 oz.) package fire-roasted frozen corn (or fresh corn)
  • 1 (4 oz.) can diced green chiles
  • 1 tbsp Tajín seasoning
  • 2 tsp ground cumin
  • 2 tsp chili powder
  • ½ tsp table salt
  • ¼ 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)
  • ½ cup shredded Monterey Jack cheese
  • Juice of one lime
  • ¼ cup chopped cilantro
  • ½ cup crumbled queso fresco

Instructions

  1. Sauté the aromatics: Heat olive oil in a large pot or Dutch oven over medium-high heat. Add the diced red onion and jalapeño, cooking until the onions soften, about 3-4 minutes. Add the minced garlic and cook for another 30 seconds until fragrant.
  2. Add chicken and seasonings: Add the chicken breasts, fire-roasted corn, and diced green chiles to the pot. Season with Tajín, cumin, chili powder, salt, and black pepper, stirring to combine.
  3. Simmer the soup: Pour in the chicken stock and bring the mixture to a boil. Once boiling, reduce the heat to a simmer, cover, and cook for 25 minutes, allowing the chicken to fully cook and the flavors to meld together.
  4. Shred the chicken: Remove the chicken breasts from the pot and shred them into bite-sized pieces using two forks. Return the shredded chicken to the pot and stir to combine.
  5. Make it creamy: Stir in the sour cream, shredded Monterey Jack cheese, lime juice, and chopped cilantro. Let the soup simmer on low heat for another 3 minutes until everything is well combined and creamy.
  6. Garnish and serve: Ladle the soup into bowls and top with crumbled queso fresco. Serve immediately and enjoy the vibrant flavors of this Mexican-inspired soup.

Notes

  • For a spicier kick, leave the jalapeño seeds in or add extra chili powder.
  • Substitute Greek yogurt for sour cream to reduce fat and add protein.
  • Use fresh corn if in season for a sweeter, fresher flavor.
  • To make it vegetarian, omit the chicken and use vegetable broth instead.
  • Tajín seasoning adds a unique tangy and spicy flavor, but you can substitute with a mix of chili powder and lime zest if unavailable.

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Keywords: Mexican street corn soup, creamy corn soup, chicken soup, easy Mexican soup, fire-roasted corn soup, spicy corn chowder

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