Description
This Mexican Street Corn Soup is a creamy, cozy, flavor-packed easy dinner that brings together sweet corn, tender shredded chicken, smoky spices, lime, and crumbly cheese in one comforting bowl. It is one of those easy recipe ideas that works for busy weeknights, casual family dinners, and satisfying food ideas when you want something warm, hearty, and full of bold Mexican-inspired flavor.
Ingredients
2 tablespoons butter
1 small yellow onion, diced
1 jalapeño, seeded and finely chopped
3 cloves garlic, minced
4 cups corn kernels
3 cups shredded cooked chicken
4 cups chicken broth
4 ounces cream cheese, softened and cubed
1 cup heavy cream
1 teaspoon chili powder
1 teaspoon smoked paprika
1 teaspoon ground cumin
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon black pepper
2 tablespoons lime juice
1/2 cup Cotija cheese, crumbled
2 tablespoons chopped fresh cilantro
1 lime, cut into wedges
Instructions
1. Melt the butter in a large pot or Dutch oven over medium heat.
2. Add the diced onion and jalapeño, then cook for 4 to 5 minutes until softened.
3. Stir in the garlic and cook for 30 seconds until fragrant.
4. Add the chili powder, smoked paprika, cumin, salt, and black pepper, then stir well to coat the vegetables.
5. Add the corn and cook for 2 minutes so it absorbs the seasoning.
6. Pour in the chicken broth and bring the soup to a gentle simmer.
7. Stir in the shredded chicken and simmer for 10 minutes.
8. Lower the heat and add the cream cheese, stirring until fully melted and smooth.
9. Pour in the heavy cream and stir until the soup is creamy and combined.
10. Add the lime juice and taste, adjusting seasoning if needed.
11. Ladle into bowls and top with Cotija cheese, chopped cilantro, and lime wedges before serving.
Notes
For even deeper flavor, char the corn in a skillet before adding it to the soup.
Rotisserie chicken makes this recipe faster and adds great savory flavor.
Reheat gently and stir often so the creamy broth stays smooth and does not separate.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Soup
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Mexican-Inspired
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 420
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 860mg
- Fat: 25g
- Saturated Fat: 13g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0.5g
- Carbohydrates: 22g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 28g
- Cholesterol: 105mg