Description
Mexican Street Corn Soup is a delightful blend of sweet corn, creamy coconut milk, and vibrant spices that will transport your taste buds straight to the streets of Mexico. This easy-to-make soup is perfect for cozy nights or cheerful gatherings with friends. With its rich flavor and colorful presentation, it’s sure to impress everyone at your table.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 cups fresh corn kernels (about 6 ears)
- 1 medium yellow onion, chopped
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 4 cups low-sodium vegetable broth
- 1 cup full-fat coconut milk
- Juice of 2 limes
- ½ cup fresh cilantro, chopped
- 1 tsp ground cumin
- 1 tsp chili powder
- Salt to taste
- Olive oil for sautéing
Instructions
- In a large pot, heat olive oil over medium heat. Add chopped onion and minced garlic; sauté until softened (3-5 minutes).
- Stir in fresh corn, cumin, and chili powder; cook until corn caramelizes slightly.
- Pour in vegetable broth and coconut milk; bring mixture to a simmer.
- Reduce heat and let it simmer for about 15 minutes.
- Blend half of the soup until creamy using an immersion blender or regular blender, leaving some texture.
- Stir in lime juice and chopped cilantro before serving. Adjust seasoning if necessary.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Soup
- Method: Simmering
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 210
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 340mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 0mg