Mexican Street Corn Soup Recipe | Episode 494

heavy cream

🥗Healthier: Greek yogurt

💰Cheaper: coconut milk

Greek yogurt reduces calories while maintaining creaminess

cheddar cheese

🥗Healthier: nutritional yeast

💰Cheaper: monterey jack

Nutritional yeast is dairy-free and adds a cheesy flavor.

Heat 1/4 cup oil in a large pot over medium heat

Dice onion, garlic, and cilantro

Mix corn, diced onion, chili powder, salt, and pepper in the pot and cook for about 8-10 minutes

After 10 minutes, add garlic and cook for about 1 minute until fragrant

Remove about 1.5 cups of the mixture and set aside

Add 1.5 cups chicken broth to the pot, bring to a boil, then reduce heat and let simmer for about 20 minutes

After simmering, add sour cream and cheddar cheese to the pot and mix well, cooking for about 1-2 minutes

Blend the mixture until smooth

Add the reserved corn mixture back into the blended soup along with lime juice and chopped cilantro

Garnish with diced cilantro, lemon zest, and a sprinkle of chili powder before serving

Cooking Techniques

Equipment Needed

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