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Mexican Street Corn Soup

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A cozy and flavorful soup featuring smoky charred corn, creamy cotija cheese, and a hint of chili powder—perfect for chilly fall days.

Ingredients

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  • 4 cups fresh or frozen corn
  • 1 yellow onion, diced
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 4 cups chicken broth (or vegetable broth for vegetarian option)
  • 1/2 cup cotija cheese, crumbled
  • 1/4 cup heavy cream (optional)
  • 2 tablespoons lime juice, freshly squeezed
  • 1 teaspoon chili powder (adjust to taste)
  • 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
  • 2 tablespoons fresh cilantro, chopped (for garnish)
  • Salt and pepper to taste

Instructions

  1. Char the corn: Grill or roast fresh corn until lightly charred, or sauté frozen corn in a hot pan with butter until golden.
  2. Sauté the aromatics: Melt butter in a large pot over medium heat. Add diced onion and cook until translucent, about 5 minutes. Stir in minced garlic and cook for another minute.
  3. Add the corn and broth: Stir charred corn into the pot, then pour in chicken broth. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer for 15 minutes.
  4. Blend the soup: Use an immersion blender to purée part of the soup until creamy, leaving some corn pieces whole for texture. If using a regular blender, carefully blend in batches and return the soup to the pot.
  5. Season and finish: Stir in chili powder, lime juice, salt, and pepper. Add heavy cream if desired, then simmer for another 5 minutes.
  6. Serve and garnish: Ladle soup into bowls and top with crumbled cotija cheese, chopped cilantro, and an extra squeeze of lime.

Notes

[‘Char the corn for smoky flavor using a grill, broiler, or hot skillet.’, ‘Adjust chili powder to taste for desired spice level.’, ‘Let the soup cool slightly before blending to avoid spills.’, ‘Fresh lime juice is recommended for vibrant flavor.’, ‘Soup tastes even better the next day as flavors meld together.’]

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Keywords: Mexican street corn soup, fall soup, cozy soup, gluten-free soup, vegetarian soup, dairy-free option

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