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Mexican Corn Soup

Cultural Context

Mexican Corn Soup, or Sopa de Elote, hails from the heart of Mexico, where corn is a staple ingredient and a symbol of life. Traditionally enjoyed during family gatherings, this creamy soup showcases the sweetness of fresh corn, often enhanced with spices and herbs. In modern kitchens, it has become a beloved comfort food, with variations popping up globally, featuring different spices or garnishes to suit diverse palates.

MexicanMXmain
45 min
medium
4 servings
Servings4
1 cup fresh corn
4 ears fresh corn
3/4 cup bell pepper
2 tablespoons fresh chives
1 pound carrots
1 stalk celery
1 cup water
ground coriander
ground cumin
chili powder
salt
pepper

heavy cream

🥗Healthier: Greek yogurt

💰Cheaper: milk + cornstarch

Greek yogurt reduces calories while maintaining creaminess

fresh corn

🥗Healthier: frozen corn

💰Cheaper: canned corn

Frozen corn is often more convenient and just as sweet.

jalapeño

🥗Healthier: bell pepper

💰Cheaper: banana pepper

Bell peppers provide flavor without the heat.

1

Prepare the pepper relish by dicing 3/4 cup of bell pepper and 2 tablespoons of fresh chives; set aside.

2

Juice 1 pound of carrots and 1 stalk of celery to create the liquid base for the soup.

3

Take 4 ears of corn and cut the kernels off the cob.

4

In a Vitamix, combine the corn kernels with 1 cup of water and blend until creamy.

5

Add the carrot and celery juice to the blended corn mixture.

6

Season with ground coriander, ground cumin, chili powder, salt, and pepper to taste; blend until mixed well.

7

Serve the soup in bowls and garnish with the prepared pepper relish.

Cooking Techniques

sautéingblending

Equipment Needed

juicerVitamixcutting boardknife

Spice Level:

🌶️🌶️🌶️

Dietary

vegan

Allergens

dairy

Also Known As

Sopa de EloteCreamy Corn Soup
Local Name: sopa de elote

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