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Street Corn Soup

Cultural Context

Originating from Mexico's vibrant street food culture, Street Corn Soup captures the essence of elote, a beloved grilled corn on the cob topped with creamy sauces and spices. This soup transforms those flavors into a comforting dish, often enjoyed in homes and restaurants alike. Today, it has gained popularity beyond Mexico, with variations appearing in many global cuisines, celebrating the rich taste of corn.

MexicanMXmain
45 min
medium
4 servings
Servings4
12 ears sweet corn
3 tablespoons oil
2 cups onion
1 teaspoon ground cumin
1 teaspoon sea salt
1 teaspoon cracked black pepper
chili powder (to taste)

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.

1

Shuck 12 ears of sweet corn and drizzle with 3 tablespoons of oil, coating them completely.

2

Preheat grill or grill plate to medium-high heat.

3

Grill the corn for 10 to 15 minutes, rotating occasionally until slightly browned and softened.

4

Chop 2 cups of onion and sauté in a large pan with 3 tablespoons of oil over medium-high heat for about 10 minutes until soft and slightly browned.

5

Add 1 teaspoon of ground cumin, 1 teaspoon of sea salt, and 1 teaspoon of cracked black pepper to the onions and stir.

6

Remove the corn from the grill and let it cool before cutting the kernels off the cob.

7

Reserve 1.5 cups of corn kernels for texture in the soup, then blend the remaining corn with the onion mixture until smooth.

Cooking Techniques

sautéingblendingsimmering

Equipment Needed

grillgrill platelarge pansharp knifemeasuring cupcutting board

Spice Level:

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Dietary

vegetarian

Allergens

dairy

Also Known As

Elote SoupMexican Corn Soup
Local Name: sopa de elote

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