Description
A warm and flavorful soup inspired by classic Mexican street corn, featuring a delightful blend of sweet corn, spices, and smooth creaminess.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 cups corn (fresh, canned, or frozen)
- 1 onion, chopped
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 4 cups vegetable broth
- 1 cup milk or cream
- 1 teaspoon chili powder
- 1 teaspoon cumin
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Cilantro for garnish
- Lime wedges for serving
Instructions
- Prepare the ingredients by chopping the onion and mincing the garlic. If using fresh corn, cut the kernels off the cob.
- In a crockpot, combine the corn, chopped onion, minced garlic, vegetable broth, chili powder, cumin, salt, and pepper. Stir to combine.
- Set the crockpot to low and cook for 6-8 hours, or use high setting for 3-4 hours if short on time.
- About 30 minutes before serving, add in the milk or cream and stir well.
- Blend the soup for a smooth consistency or leave it chunky based on preference.
- Serve hot, garnished with fresh cilantro and lime wedges on the side.
Notes
Feel free to customize spices and garnishes to suit your taste. This soup can also be served with crusty bread or tortilla chips for added texture.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 240 minutes
- Category: Soup
- Method: Slow Cooking
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 700mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 48g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 10g
- Cholesterol: 30mg
Keywords: Mexican, Soup, Corn, Vegetarian, Comfort Food, Easy Recipe