Description
A creamy, flavorful soup inspired by Mexican street corn (esquites).
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 cups chicken broth
- 2 cups water
- 2 cans (15 ounces each) whole kernel corn, drained
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1/2 cup mayonnaise
- 1/2 cup cotija cheese, crumbled, plus more for topping
- 1/4 cup fresh lime juice
- 1 small white onion, finely chopped
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 jalapeño, seeded and minced (optional)
- 1 tablespoon chili powder
- 1 teaspoon cumin
- Salt and black pepper to taste
- 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
Instructions
- Heat the vegetable oil in a large pot over medium heat. Add the chopped onion and cook until soft, about 5 minutes.
- Add the minced garlic and minced jalapeño (if using). Cook for 1 minute until fragrant.
- Stir in the chili powder and cumin. Cook for 30 seconds.
- Add the drained corn, chicken broth, and water to the pot. Bring the mixture to a simmer.
- Reduce heat and cook for 10 minutes, allowing flavors to combine.
- Carefully transfer about half of the soup mixture to a blender. Blend until smooth.
- Return the blended portion to the pot. Stir well.
- Reduce the heat to low. Stir in the heavy cream, mayonnaise, and cotija cheese until the cheese melts and the soup is smooth. Do not boil after adding cream.
- Stir in the lime juice. Season with salt and pepper to your taste.
- Serve hot, garnished with extra crumbled cotija cheese and a sprinkle of chili powder.
Notes
- For a smokier flavor, use fire-roasted corn instead of regular corn.
- If you prefer a thicker soup, use less broth or simmer longer before blending.
- For a spicier soup, leave some seeds in the jalapeño or add a dash of cayenne pepper.
- Prep Time: 15 min
- Cook Time: 25 min
- Category: Soup
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1.5 cups
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 10
- Sodium: 650
- Fat: 25
- Saturated Fat: 10
- Unsaturated Fat: 15
- Trans Fat: 0
- Carbohydrates: 28
- Fiber: 4
- Protein: 9
- Cholesterol: 45
Keywords: Mexican Street Corn Soup, Esquites Soup, creamy corn soup, Mexican soup, cotija cheese soup