Mexican Street Corn Soup (Print Version)
Creamy soup featuring fire-roasted corn, chicken, zesty spices, cheese, and fresh lime, all in one cozy bowl.
# Ingredients:
→ Main Ingredients
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1 tbsp olive oil
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1 small red onion, diced
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1 medium jalapeño, diced
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3 cloves garlic, minced
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2 (12 oz) skinless, boneless chicken breasts
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1 (12 oz) package fire-roasted frozen corn or fresh corn kernels
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1 (4 oz) can diced green chiles
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1 tbsp Tajín seasoning
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2 tsp ground cumin
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2 tsp chili powder
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1/2 tsp table salt
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1/4 tsp finely ground black pepper
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4 cups (32 oz) chicken stock or low-sodium chicken broth
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2 cups full-fat sour cream or Greek yogurt
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1/2 cup shredded Monterey Jack cheese
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Juice of one lime
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1/4 cup chopped cilantro
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1/2 cup crumbled queso fresco
→ Garnish
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Lime wedges
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Chopped cilantro
# Directions:
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Heat the olive oil in a Dutch oven or large pot over medium-high heat. Add the diced onion and jalapeño, cooking until the onion softens, about 3–4 minutes. Stir in the minced garlic and cook for an additional 30 seconds.
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Add the chicken breasts, fire-roasted corn, and green chiles. Season with Tajín, cumin, chili powder, salt, and black pepper. Stir to combine.
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Pour the chicken stock into the pot and bring to a boil. Reduce the heat to a simmer, cover, and cook for 25 minutes.
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Remove the chicken breasts and shred them into bite-sized pieces. Return the shredded chicken to the pot.
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Stir in the sour cream, shredded Monterey Jack cheese, lime juice, and chopped cilantro. Simmer on low heat for an additional 3 minutes until the cheese is melted and well incorporated.
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Serve the soup in bowls and top with crumbled queso fresco, lime wedges, and chopped cilantro as garnish.
# Notes:
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You may replace fire-roasted frozen corn with fresh corn charred on a grill or in a cast iron skillet.
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To make the dish dairy-free, use a dairy-free yogurt alternative and omit the cheese.
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For gluten-free preparation, ensure that packaged ingredients like chicken stock are certified gluten-free.