Description
Elote Soup is a creamy and flavorful soup inspired by Mexican street corn, featuring sweet corn, spices, and tangy cotija cheese. This recipe is easy to make and perfect for a cozy night in.
Ingredients
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For the Soup:
- 1 tablespoon butter
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 medium onion (diced)
- 3 cloves garlic (minced)
- 1 jalapeño (seeded and finely chopped)
- 4 cups corn kernels (fresh, frozen, or canned)
- 1/2 teaspoon chili powder
- 1/2 teaspoon smoked paprika
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 4 cups vegetable or chicken broth
- 1/2 cup heavy cream or Mexican crema
- 1/2 cup crumbled cotija cheese
- 2 tablespoons chopped cilantro
- juice of 1 lime
Instructions
- Sauté Aromatics: In a large pot, heat butter and olive oil. Sauté onion until softened. Add garlic and jalapeño, cook for 1 minute.
- Add Corn and Spices: Stir in corn, chili powder, paprika, salt, and pepper. Cook for 3–4 minutes.
- Cook Soup: Pour in broth, bring to a boil, then simmer for 10–15 minutes.
- Blend: Use immersion blender for creamy texture or blend half in a blender.
- Finish Soup: Stir in cream, cotija cheese, simmer for 2–3 minutes. Add lime juice and cilantro.
- Serve: Top with extra cheese, cilantro, and chili powder if desired.
Notes
- For a smoky twist, use roasted corn or char fresh corn on the grill before adding.
- You can substitute feta for cotija in a pinch.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Soup
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Mexican-American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 1/2 cups
- Calories: 310
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 520mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 9g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 9g
- Cholesterol: 40mg
