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Mexican street corn soup in a bowl.

Mexican Street Corn Soup

This Mexican street corn soup is creamy and delicious. Inspired by Elote and ready to serve in 45 minutes!
Prep 15 minutes
Cook 30 minutes
Total 45 minutes
Fat 29
Carbs 66
Protein 14
Yield 4

Ingredients

  • 3 tablespoons avocado oil divided
  • ½ large white onion minced
  • 2 cloves garlic minced
  • 1 teaspoon chili powder
  • ½ teaspoon cayenne pepper
  • 1.5 tablespoons kosher salt
  • ½ teaspoon ground black pepper
  • 6 cups vegetable broth
  • 1 lb. Yukon potatoes peeled and diced
  • 20 oz. frozen corn divided
  • 4 oz. cream cheese
  • 1 poblano pepper diced
  • 5 oz. cotija cheese ~1 cup
  • 1 lime quartered
  • ¼ cup minced cilantro

Instructions

  • Heat 2 tablespoons of avocado oil in a large Dutch oven. Add the onion and cook for 2-3 minutes. Add the garlic, chili powder, cayenne pepper, 1 tablespoon of salt, and pepper, and cook for another minute.
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  • Next, add the potatoes and broth. Bring the broth to a boil and then reduce heat to a simmer. Cook for 15 minutes.
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  • While the soup is cooking, prepare the toppings. Heat 1 tablespoon of avocado oil in a large skillet. Add 10 oz. of the frozen corn and the diced poblano pepper. Cook for 4-5 minutes. The corn and peppers should develop a char on the outside. Season with remaining half tablespoon of salt. Set aside.
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  • After the soup has been simmering for 15 minutes, add the remaining 10 oz. of corn and cook for another 5 minutes.
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  • Using an immersion blender, blend the soup for 10-second intervals until most of the potatoes have been broken up into tiny pieces.
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  • Add in the cream cheese and stir to melt.
  • To serve, top each bowl with ¼ of the corn and poblano mixture, ¼ cup of cotija cheese, 1 tablespoon of cilantro, and the juice of ¼ lime.
    Mexican street corn soup in a bowl.

Tips & Notes

  • A blender can be used if you do not have an immersion blender.
  • Any potato could be used in this recipe. If you are using an immersion blender, it is important to peel the potatoes.

Nutrition Facts

Calories: 552kcal | Carbohydrates: 66g | Protein: 14g | Fat: 29g | Fiber: 8g | Sugar: 7g