Description
Creamy Elote Comfort Soup is a must-try delight that combines the smoky, tangy flavors of Mexican street corn into a cozy, spoonable bowl.
Ingredients
- Fresh or frozen corn kernels
- Shredded chicken (or rotisserie chicken)
- Heavy cream
- Cotija cheese
- Butter
- Onion, diced
- Garlic, minced
- Chicken broth
- Chili powder
- Smoked paprika
- Ground cumin
- Lime juice
- Fresh cilantro
- Salt & pepper
Instructions
- Melt butter in a large pot over medium heat; sauté onion until soft, then add garlic.
- Stir in chili powder, smoked paprika, and cumin; cook until fragrant.
- Add corn and chicken broth; simmer 10–12 minutes.
- Stir in shredded chicken and heavy cream; gently simmer another 8–10 minutes.
- Season with salt, pepper, and fresh lime juice.
- Ladle into bowls and top with cotija cheese and chopped cilantro.
Notes
- This soup can be made with either fresh or frozen corn.
- For a vegetarian version, omit the chicken and use vegetable broth.
- Adjust the spices according to your heat preference.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Soup
- Method: Simmer
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 15g
- Cholesterol: 60mg