Easy Summer Meals Ideas: Creamy Mexican Street Corn Soup Delight
A deliciously creamy soup inspired by the flavors of Mexican street corn, perfect for summer dining.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 25 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Soup
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Mexican
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 cups corn kernels
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 2 cups vegetable broth
- 1 teaspoon chili powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 tablespoon lime juice
- 1/4 cup fresh cilantro, chopped
- 1/2 cup crumbled cotija cheese
Instructions
- In a large pot, combine corn kernels, vegetable broth, chili powder, salt, and pepper. Bring to a boil.
- Reduce heat and simmer for 10 minutes.
- Use an immersion blender to blend the soup until smooth.
- Stir in heavy cream, lime juice, and cilantro. Simmer for an additional 5 minutes.
- Serve hot, topped with crumbled cotija cheese.
Notes
- For added flavor, consider roasting the corn before adding it to the soup.
- This soup can be served either hot or chilled.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 500mg
- Fat: 28g
- Saturated Fat: 17g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 80mg
Keywords: Easy Summer Meals Ideas, Mexican Street Corn Soup, Creamy Soup