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Mexican Street Corn Soup

A creamy and flavorful soup inspired by traditional Mexican street corn, featuring sweet corn, spices, and topped with fresh ingredients.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 45 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Calories: 250
Ingredients Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Base
  • 4 ears sweet corn kernels removed
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 1 small onion diced
  • 2 cloves garlic minced
  • 1 teaspoon cumin
  • 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
  • 4 cups vegetable broth
  • 1 cup coconut milk
For the Topping
  • 1 cup feta cheese crumbled
  • 1/2 cup cilantro chopped
  • 1 lime lime juiced
  • 1/4 cup red onion finely diced

Method
 

Prepare the Base
  1. Heat the olive oil in a large pot over medium heat.
  2. Add the diced onion and sauté for about 5 minutes until translucent.
  3. Stir in the minced garlic, cumin, and smoked paprika, cooking for another minute until fragrant.
  4. Add the sweet corn kernels and cook for 3-4 minutes, stirring occasionally.
  5. Pour in the vegetable broth and bring to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer for 15 minutes.
  6. Stir in the coconut milk and let it simmer for an additional 5 minutes.
Blend and Serve
  1. Using an immersion blender, blend the soup until smooth, or transfer to a blender in batches.
  2. Taste and adjust seasoning with salt and pepper as needed.
  3. Ladle the soup into bowls and top with crumbled feta, chopped cilantro, lime juice, and diced red onion.
  4. Serve hot and enjoy!

Nutrition

Calories: 250kcalCarbohydrates: 30gProtein: 15gFat: 10gSaturated Fat: 3gSodium: 400mgFiber: 4gSugar: 8g

Notes

For added flavor, you can roast the corn on the grill before adding it to the soup.

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