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Mexican Street Corn Soup

Mexican Street Corn Soup
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Mexican Street Corn Soup is a delightful and creamy dish that captures the vibrant flavors of traditional elote, or Mexican street corn. This comforting soup is packed with fire-roasted corn, tender chicken, and a medley of spices that create a rich, satisfying meal in every bowl. Perfect for busy weeknights or as a crowd-pleasing option for family gatherings, this recipe is easy to prepare and can be customized to suit your taste. Enjoy it garnished with fresh cilantro, crumbled cheese, and a squeeze of lime for an extra burst of flavor.

Ingredients

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  • 1 tbsp olive oil
  • 1 small red onion, diced
  • 1 medium jalapeño, seeded and diced
  • 3 cloves garlic, minced
  • 2 (12 oz.) boneless, skinless chicken breasts
  • 1 (12 oz.) package fire-roasted frozen corn
  • 1 (4 oz.) can diced green chiles
  • 1 tbsp Tajín seasoning
  • 2 tsp ground cumin
  • 2 tsp chili powder
  • ½ tsp table salt
  • ¼ tsp finely ground black pepper
  • 4 cups (32 oz.) chicken stock
  • 2 cups sour cream or Greek yogurt
  • ½ cup shredded Monterey Jack cheese
  • Juice of one lime
  • ¼ cup chopped cilantro
  • ½ cup crumbled queso fresco

Instructions

  1. Heat olive oil in a large pot over medium-high heat. Sauté diced red onion and jalapeño until softened. Add minced garlic and cook until fragrant.
  2. Add chicken breasts, fire-roasted corn, diced green chiles, and spices (Tajín, cumin, chili powder, salt, black pepper). Stir well.
  3. Pour in chicken broth; bring to a boil. Reduce heat and simmer for 25 minutes.
  4. Remove chicken, shred it, then return to the pot. Stir in sour cream (or Greek yogurt), cheese, lime juice, and cilantro; simmer for another 3 minutes.
  5. Serve hot with garnishes like crumbled queso fresco and lime wedges.

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