Description
A delicious and comforting Mexican street corn soup that combines the flavors of roasted corn, chicken, and spices in a creamy broth, topped with fresh cilantro and queso fresco.
Ingredients
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For the Soup:
- 1 tbsp. olive oil
- 1 small red onion
- 1 medium jalapeno
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 (12 oz.) skinless, boneless chicken breasts
- 1 (12 oz.) package fire-roasted frozen corn* (or fresh corn or other frozen corn)
- 1 (4 oz.) can diced green chiles
- 1 tbsp. Tajin seasoning
- 2 tsps. ground cumin
- 2 tsps. chile powder
- 1/2 tsp table salt
- 1/4 tsp finely ground black pepper
- 4 cups (32 oz.) chicken stock (or low-sodium chicken broth)
- 2 cups sour cream (full-fat) (or Greek yogurt (full fat))
- 1/2 cup shredded Monterey Jack cheese
- juice of one lime
- 1/4 cup chopped cilantro
- 1/2 cup crumbled queso fresco
- lime wedges and chopped cilantro for garnish
Instructions
- Heat: Heat the oil in a large pot or Dutch oven over medium-high heat. Add the onion and jalapeño, cooking until the onions soften, about 3 to 4 minutes. Stir in the garlic and cook for another 30 seconds.
- Add: Add the chicken, fire-roasted corn, and green chiles to the pot. Season with Tajín, cumin, chili powder, salt, and pepper.
- Pour: Pour in the chicken stock and bring it to a boil. Reduce the heat to a simmer, cover, and let the soup cook for 25 minutes.
- Remove: Remove the chicken and shred it into bite-sized pieces, then return it to the pot.
- Stir: Stir in the sour cream, Monterey Jack cheese, lime juice, and cilantro, and simmer on low for another 3 minutes.
- Serve: Serve the soup topped with queso fresco crumbles, lime wedges, and chopped cilantro.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Category: Soup
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 450 kcal
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 1200mg
- Fat: 28g
- Saturated Fat: 14g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 100mg
Keywords: Mexican, soup, corn soup, street corn, chicken, comfort food
