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Mexican Street Corn Soup Recipe

Mexican Street Corn Soup Recipe
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A delicious and comforting recipe for Mexican Street Corn Soup that is creamy, flavorful, and perfect for any occasion.

Ingredients

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Main Soup:

  • 1 tbsp. olive oil
  • 1 small red onion, diced
  • 1 medium jalapeño, seeded and diced
  • 3 cloves garlic, minced
  • 2 (12 oz.) skinless, boneless chicken breasts
  • 1 (12 oz.) package fire-roasted frozen corn (or fresh/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)

Garnish:

  • 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

  1. Heat: Heat the oil in a large pot over medium-high heat. Add the onion and jalapeño, cook until onions soften, about 3-4 minutes. Stir in garlic and cook for 30 seconds.
  2. Add: Add chicken, corn, and green chiles to the pot. Season with Tajín, cumin, chili powder, salt, and pepper.
  3. Pour: Pour in chicken stock, bring to a boil, then simmer covered for 25 minutes.
  4. Remove: Remove chicken, shred into bite-sized pieces, then return to the pot.
  5. Stir: Stir in sour cream, Monterey Jack cheese, lime juice, and cilantro. Simmer on low for 3 minutes.
  6. Serve: Serve topped with queso fresco, lime wedges, and chopped cilantro.

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Keywords: Mexican, Street Corn, Soup, Corn Soup, Comfort Food

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