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Creamy Mexican Street Corn Soup

A creamy, flavorful soup inspired by Mexican street corn, featuring sweet corn, poblano peppers, cotija cheese, and a touch of cream for a cozy and delicious meal.

Ingredients

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  • 4 tablespoons butter
  • 1 medium yellow onion, finely chopped (about 1½ cups)
  • 1 stalk celery, finely chopped (½ cup)
  • 1 medium poblano pepper, seeded, stemmed, and finely chopped (½ cup)
  • 4 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 tablespoon chile powder, plus more for topping
  • 1 teaspoon dried oregano
  • 4 cups chicken stock
  • 3 medium Yukon gold potatoes, peeled and cut into ½-inch pieces (about 1 lb.)
  • 2 12-ounce bags frozen corn (or about 6 cups fresh shucked corn)
  • 1 cup heavy cream
  • 2 teaspoons sugar
  • ½ cup cotija cheese, crumbled
  • 1 tablespoon lime juice
  • Kosher salt and pepper, to taste
  • ¼ cup cilantro, minced, plus more to garnish
  • ½ cup Mexican crema or sour cream, to garnish
  • Lime wedges, for serving

Instructions

  1. In a large pot, melt butter over medium heat. Add the chopped onion, celery, and poblano pepper; sauté until vegetables are tender, about 5-7 minutes.
  2. Add minced garlic, chile powder, and oregano; cook for 1 minute until fragrant.
  3. Pour in chicken stock and add the diced potatoes and corn. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer until potatoes are tender, about 25-30 minutes.
  4. Using an immersion blender, partially blend the soup to create a creamy texture while leaving some corn kernels whole for texture.
  5. Stir in heavy cream, sugar, cotija cheese, and lime juice. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
  6. Remove from heat and stir in minced cilantro.
  7. Serve hot, garnished with additional cotija cheese, cilantro, a dollop of Mexican crema or sour cream, a sprinkle of chile powder, and lime wedges on the side.

Notes

For a vegetarian version, substitute chicken stock with vegetable stock and omit any meat additions. Adjust the level of chile powder to your preferred spice level. The soup can be made ahead and reheated gently before serving.

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