Description
A creamy, smoky, and comforting soup inspired by Mexican street corn (elote), featuring sweet corn, warm spices, and a rich, velvety finish—perfect for cozy meals and easy entertaining.
Ingredients
4 cups corn (fresh, frozen, or canned)
1 medium onion, diced
2 cloves garlic, minced
4 cups vegetable broth
1 cup heavy cream
1 teaspoon chili powder
1 teaspoon cumin
Salt and pepper to taste
Fresh cilantro for garnish
Lime wedges for serving
Instructions
- Heat a little oil in a large pot over medium heat.
- Add diced onion and minced garlic; cook until the onion is translucent.
- Stir in the corn and cook for a few minutes to enhance sweetness.
- Pour in vegetable broth and bring to a simmer.
- Season with chili powder, cumin, salt, and pepper; stir well.
- Simmer for 15 minutes to allow flavors to meld.
- Blend the soup with an immersion blender to your desired texture.
- Stir in the heavy cream and warm gently without boiling.
- Serve hot, garnished with cilantro and a squeeze of lime juice.
Notes
- Add shredded chicken for a protein boost.
- For extra heat, include diced jalapeños or cayenne pepper.
- Use coconut milk or half-and-half for a lighter option.
- Roast the corn beforehand for enhanced smoky flavor.
- Make it vegan using plant-based or cashew cream.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Soup
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 290
- Sugar: 7g
- Sodium: 530mg
- Fat: 19g
- Saturated Fat: 11g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 27g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 45mg
