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Creamy Mexican Street Corn Soup

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A warm, creamy soup that captures the bold flavors of Mexican street corn, perfect for any season.

Ingredients

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  • 2 tablespoons butter
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 1 medium onion, diced
  • 3 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 jalapeño, seeded and minced
  • 4 cups corn kernels (fresh, frozen, or canned)
  • 1 teaspoon chili powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon smoked paprika
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
  • 4 cups chicken or vegetable broth
  • 1 cup whole milk
  • 1/2 cup heavy cream or Mexican crema
  • 1/4 cup mayonnaise (optional)
  • 1/2 cup crumbled cotija cheese, plus more for topping
  • 1–2 tablespoons fresh lime juice, to taste
  • Salt and black pepper, to taste
  • Optional: 1 tablespoon cornstarch mixed with 2 tablespoons cold milk
  • For topping: chopped cilantro, sliced green onions, chili powder or Tajín, lime wedges, tortilla strips

Instructions

  1. Prep the produce: Dice the onion, mince the garlic, and seed and mince the jalapeño. If using fresh corn, cut the kernels from the cobs.
  2. Sauté the base: Warm butter and olive oil in a large pot over medium heat. Add onion and jalapeño; cook for 4–5 minutes until soft. Stir in garlic; cook for 30 seconds.
  3. Season and add corn: Stir in chili powder, smoked paprika, and cumin. Add corn and cook for 2–3 minutes to coat and lightly toast.
  4. Add broth: Pour in the broth, scrape the pot, and bring to a gentle boil. Reduce to a simmer.
  5. Partially blend: Simmer for 8–10 minutes. Use an immersion blender to blend about half the soup for a creamy yet chunky texture.
  6. Make it creamy: Stir in milk, heavy cream (or crema), and mayonnaise if using. Simmer on low heat for 5–8 minutes; do not boil. Add cornstarch slurry if desired. Season with salt and pepper.
  7. Finish and serve: Stir in lime juice to taste. Ladle into bowls and top with cotija, chili powder, cilantro, green onions, and tortilla strips. Serve with lime wedges.

Notes

This soup can be made vegan by using vegetable broth and non-dairy milk. It stores well and can be reheated.

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