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Mexican Street Corn Soup


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  • Author: Evee
  • Total Time: 48 minutes
  • Yield: 6 servings
  • Diet: Gluten Free

Description

A creamy, comforting take on Mexican street corn (elote) in soup form, made with fire-roasted corn, tender chicken, Tajín, spices, sour cream, and cheese. Each spoonful is smoky, zesty, and satisfying.


Ingredients

1 tablespoon olive oil

1 small red onion, chopped

1 medium jalapeño, diced (seeded for milder heat)

3 garlic cloves, minced

2 (12‑ounce) boneless, skinless chicken breasts

1 (12‑ounce) package fire‑roasted frozen corn (or fresh/grilled corn)

1 (4‑ounce) can diced green chilies

1 tablespoon Tajín seasoning

2 teaspoons ground cumin

2 teaspoons chili powder

1/2 teaspoon table salt, plus more to taste

1/4 teaspoon finely ground black pepper

4 cups chicken stock (or low‑sodium chicken broth)

2 cups full‑fat sour cream (or Greek yogurt)

1/2 cup shredded Monterey Jack cheese

Juice of 1 lime

1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro

1/2 cup crumbled queso fresco

Lime wedges and extra cilantro for serving


Instructions

  1. Heat olive oil in a large pot over medium-high heat. Add onion and jalapeño; sauté 3–4 minutes until softened. Stir in garlic and cook for 30 seconds.
  2. Add chicken, corn, and green chilies. Season with Tajín, cumin, chili powder, salt, and pepper, stirring to coat.
  3. Pour in chicken stock and bring to a boil. Reduce heat, cover, and simmer for 25 minutes.
  4. Remove chicken, shred into bite-size pieces, and return to the pot.
  5. Stir in sour cream, Monterey Jack, lime juice, and cilantro. Keep heat low and cook for 3–5 minutes until creamy and smooth.
  6. Ladle into bowls and garnish with queso fresco, cilantro, and lime wedges.

Notes

Use rotisserie chicken to save time—add it with the dairy at the end.

No Tajín? Mix chili powder, lime zest, and salt as a substitute.

To char corn, sear thawed kernels in a dry cast-iron skillet until blistered.

Keep heat low after adding sour cream to prevent curdling.

This soup is best fresh but can be frozen carefully with gentle reheating.

  • Prep Time: 15 minutes
  • Cook Time: 33 minutes
  • Category: Soup
  • Method: Stovetop
  • Cuisine: Mexican

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1.5 cups
  • Calories: 430
  • Sugar: 7g
  • Sodium: 620mg
  • Fat: 28g
  • Saturated Fat: 14g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 11g
  • Trans Fat: 0.5g
  • Carbohydrates: 24g
  • Fiber: 4g
  • Protein: 24g
  • Cholesterol: 90mg