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Mexican Street Corn Soup

A delightful, creamy soup inspired by the popular street food elote, this dish combines sweetness and smoky spices for a comforting meal.

  • Total Time: 405 minutes
  • Yield: 6 servings 1x

Ingredients

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  • 1 White onion, diced
  • 1 Poblano or jalapeno pepper, diced
  • 2 cloves Garlic, diced or minced
  • 2 tsp Chili powder
  • 2 tsp Cumin
  • 1 tsp Sea salt
  • 1 tbsp Olive oil or avocado oil
  • 2 cups Frozen corn
  • 2 medium Russet potatoes, peeled and diced
  • 1 Chipotle pepper in adobo sauce, diced
  • 2 tbsp Adobo sauce
  • 1 lb Chicken breast
  • 6 cups Chicken broth
  • 8 oz Cream cheese or crème fraîche
  • 6 slices Bacon
  • 2 Limes, for garnish (optional)
  • Cilantro, for garnish (optional)
  • 1/2 cup Cotija cheese

Instructions

  1. Sauté the vegetables: Heat a large sauté pan to medium heat. Add the olive oil. Sauté the diced onion, poblano or jalapeño pepper, and garlic for about 3 minutes, until softened.
  2. Season with spices: Toss in the chili powder and cumin, sautéing for another few minutes until fragrant.
  3. Transfer to slow cooker: Transfer the vegetable mixture to your slow cooker.
  4. Add remaining ingredients: Add the frozen corn, diced potatoes, chipotle pepper, adobo sauce, chicken breast, and chicken broth into the slow cooker.
  5. Cook: Cook on low for 6-8 hours, allowing the flavors to meld.
  6. Incorporate creamy element: In the last 30 minutes of cooking time, stir in the cream cheese or crème fraîche until melted and blended.
  7. Crisp the bacon: Prepare the bacon on the stovetop or in the oven until desired crispiness.
  8. Serve the soup: Serve the soup hot, garnished with crumbed bacon, cotija cheese, fresh lime juice, and cilantro. Adjust salt and pepper if needed.

Notes

For a richer flavor, roast the corn before adding it to the slow cooker. Adjust the seasoning to taste before serving.

  • Author: jayne
  • Prep Time: 15 minutes
  • Cook Time: 390 minutes
  • Category: Soup
  • Method: Slow Cooking
  • Cuisine: Mexican
  • Diet: Optional Vegetarian

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 serving
  • Calories: 450
  • Sugar: 5g
  • Sodium: 900mg
  • Fat: 22g
  • Saturated Fat: 10g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 12g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 40g
  • Fiber: 5g
  • Protein: 25g
  • Cholesterol: 70mg

Keywords: Mexican Street Corn Soup, Comfort Food, Creamy Soup, Slow Cooker Recipes, Elote Inspired