Description
Indulge in the flavors of Mexican street corn with this creamy and comforting Elote Soup. A blend of corn, spices, and creamy goodness, this soup is a delicious journey for your taste buds.
Ingredients
Scale
Soup:
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 small onion, diced
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 4 cups corn kernels (fresh or frozen)
- 1 teaspoon ground cumin
- 1/2 teaspoon smoked paprika
- 4 cups chicken or vegetable broth
Additional Ingredients:
- 1/2 cup heavy cream or Mexican crema
- 1/2 cup crumbled cotija cheese, plus extra for garnish
- 1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro
- Juice of 1 lime
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Optional toppings: chili powder, hot sauce, sliced jalapeños, tortilla strips
Instructions
- Sauté Aromatics: Heat olive oil in a pot, sauté onion until translucent, add garlic.
- Cook Corn & Spices: Add corn, cumin, smoked paprika, salt, and pepper, cook to bloom spices.
- Add Broth & Simmer: Pour in broth, simmer for 10–15 minutes.
- Blend & Add Cream: Blend soup until smooth, stir in cream and cotija cheese.
- Simmer & Finish: Simmer for 5 minutes, finish with lime juice and cilantro.
- Serve: Garnish with cotija, chili powder, and toppings.
Notes
- For a spicier kick, blend in a roasted jalapeño.
- Use plant-based cream and vegan cheese for dairy-free option.
- Add grilled corn kernels for texture and flavor.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Soup
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 220
- Sugar: 5 g
- Sodium: 530 mg
- Fat: 13 g
- Saturated Fat: 6 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 21 g
- Fiber: 3 g
- Protein: 6 g
- Cholesterol: 25 mg
