Description
Enjoy this delicious and hearty Healthy Mexican Street Corn Soup cooked in a crockpot, perfect for cozy nights and family dinners. It bursting with vibrant flavors of roasted corn, smoky spices, and creamy cheese, delivering authentic Mexican taste in a simple, wholesome way. Ideal for quick meals and gatherings, this soup is easy to prepare and customizable with your favorite toppings.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 cups fresh or frozen corn kernels
- 1 medium onion, chopped
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 cups chicken or vegetable broth
- 1 cup heavy cream or coconut milk
- 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
- 1 teaspoon chili powder
- 1/2 teaspoon cumin
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 1 cup shredded Cotija or Parmesan cheese
- Fresh cilantro, chopped, for garnish
- Optional toppings: sliced jalapeños, lime wedges, extra cheese
Instructions
- Gather all ingredients and chop onions, mince garlic, and measure corn and broth.
- Place corn, chopped onion, minced garlic, smoked paprika, chili powder, cumin, salt, and pepper into the crockpot. Pour in broth to cover ingredients.
- Set the crockpot on low for 6-8 hours or high for 3-4 hours and cook until flavors meld.
- Use an immersion blender or transfer the soup to a blender to puree until smooth. Return to crockpot.
- Stir in heavy cream or coconut milk and shredded cheese. Cook for an additional 10 minutes on low until heated through.
- Garnish with cilantro, cheese, jalapeños, or lime. Serve hot with tortilla chips or as a side.
Notes
- Use fresh corn when available for the best flavor.
- You can customize spice levels with more or less chili powder or added jalapeños.
- This soup can be made vegan by using coconut milk and vegan cheese.
- Refrigerate in airtight containers for up to 4 days or freeze in portions for longer storage.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 6 to 8 hours
- Category: Soup
- Method: Slow Cooker
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl (about 1.5 cups)
- Calories: 250 kcal Kcal
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 550mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 25g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 8g
- Cholesterol: 40mg