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This rich and creamy Mexican Street Corn Soup brings the flavors of elote to a bowl. Packed with sweet corn, spices, lime, and cheese, it is a flavorful 45-minute meal.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 45 minutes
Course Dinner, Soup
Cuisine Mexican
Servings 6
Calories 380 kcal

Ingredients
  

  • 4 cups corn kernels (fresh or frozen)
  • 1 medium onion, diced
  • 1 small red bell pepper, diced
  • 1 medium jalapeño, seeded and diced
  • 3 cloves garlic, minced
  • 4 cups chicken or vegetable broth
  • 1 tsp chili powder
  • 1 tsp cumin
  • 0.5 tsp smoked paprika
  • 8 oz cream cheese (or 1 cup heavy cream)
  • 0.5 cup Cotija cheese, crumbled
  • 1 tbsp lime juice

Instructions
 

  • Sauté onion, bell pepper, and jalapeño in butter until soft. Add garlic and spices.
  • Add corn and broth. Bring to a boil, then simmer for 15-20 minutes.
  • Blend slightly with an immersion blender for texture (optional).
  • Stir in cream cheese until melted. Add lime juice. Serve topped with Cotija.

Nutrition

Calories: 380kcalCarbohydrates: 42gProtein: 10gFat: 22g
Keyword creamy corn chowder, elote soup recipe, Mexican street corn soup, rich corn soup
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