Description
Experience the vibrant flavors of Mexican Street Corn in a cozy bowl with this delightful Mexican Street Corn Soup. This creamy dish is a perfect blend of sweet corn, tender chicken, and zesty spices, making it an ideal choice for family dinners or cozy nights in. Each spoonful bursts with flavor thanks to the Tajin seasoning and fresh cilantro. Quick and easy to prepare, this soup can be served as a main course or paired with your favorite sides. Warm up on chilly days with this comforting bowl of goodness that captures the essence of street food.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 small red onion
- 1 medium jalapeño
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- juice of one lime
- 1/4 cup chopped cilantro
- 2 (12 oz.) skinless, boneless chicken breasts
- 1 (12 oz.) package fire-roasted frozen corn
- 1 (4 oz.) can diced green chiles
- 1 tbsp. Tajin seasoning
- 4 cups chicken stock
- 2 cups sour cream
- 1/2 cup shredded Monterey Jack cheese
Instructions
- Heat oil in a large pot over medium-high heat. Add onion and jalapeño; cook until softened, about 3-4 minutes. Stir in garlic and cook for another 30 seconds.
- Add chicken, fire-roasted corn, and green chiles to the pot. Season with Tajin, cumin, chili powder, salt, and pepper.
- Pour in chicken stock; bring to a boil. Reduce heat; simmer covered for 25 minutes.
- Remove chicken, shred it into bite-sized pieces, then return it to the pot.
- Stir in sour cream, Monterey Jack cheese, lime juice, and cilantro; simmer on low for another 3 minutes.
- Serve topped with queso fresco crumbles, lime wedges, and chopped cilantro.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Simmering
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl (about 300g)
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 650mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 28g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 18g
- Cholesterol: 70mg