EP# 396. A Delicious Mexican Street Corn Soup

heavy cream

🥗Healthier: Greek yogurt

💰Cheaper: milk + cornstarch

Greek yogurt reduces calories while maintaining creaminess

cheddar cheese

🥗Healthier: nutritional yeast

💰Cheaper: processed cheese

Nutritional yeast adds flavor without dairy.

jalapeño

🥗Healthier: bell pepper

💰Cheaper: banana pepper

Bell pepper offers sweetness without heat.

butter

🥗Healthier: olive oil

💰Cheaper: margarine

Olive oil is healthier and adds depth.

Heat butter in a large pot over medium heat until melted

Add chopped onion and cook until translucent, about 5 minutes

Stir in minced garlic and diced jalapeño, cooking for 1-2 minutes until fragrant

Add corn and cook for 3-4 minutes until slightly charred

Pour in vegetable broth and bring to a boil

Reduce heat and simmer for 15 minutes

Use an immersion blender to puree the soup until smooth

Stir in lime juice, cumin, and paprika

Season with salt and black pepper to taste

Add heavy cream and mix until well combined

Serve hot, garnished with avocado, cilantro, and green onions

Cooking Techniques

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