Description
This Spicy Poblano Swirl Mexican Street Corn Soup is a creamy and flavorful twist on classic elote, featuring sweet corn, smoky chiles, and a zesty lime finish. It’s a comforting and visually appealing dish perfect for any occasion.
Ingredients
Scale
- 400g (14oz) Fresh Corn Kernels: Look for plump kernels.
- 200g (1 cup) Frozen Corn Kernels: Thawed completely.
- 1L (4 cups) Low-Sodium Vegetable Broth
- 150g (5oz) Onion: Finely diced.
- 2 cloves Garlic: Minced.
- 1 small Jalapeño: Seeded and finely chopped.
- 5g (1 tsp) Smoked Paprika
- 2g (½ tsp) Ground Cumin
- 30ml (2 tbsp) Olive Oil
- 120ml (½ cup) Heavy Cream or Plant-Based Cream
- 1 large Poblano Pepper: Roasted, peeled, seeded, and chopped.
- 15ml (1 tbsp) Lime Juice: Freshly squeezed.
- 2g (½ tsp) Kosher Salt: Plus more to taste.
- 1g (¼ tsp) Black Pepper: Freshly ground.
- 45ml (3 tbsp) Vegetable Oil: For toasting corn.
- 30g (2 tbsp) Cornmeal: Fine.
- 30g (¼ cup) Toasted Corn Kernels
- 30ml (2 tbsp) Cilantro-Lime Oil: (Cilantro, lime juice, olive oil blend)
- Fresh Cilantro Leaves: For garnish.
Instructions
- Roast Poblano Pepper: Roast poblano until blistered, steam to loosen skin, peel, seed, and chop.
- Sauté Aromatics: Sauté onion until translucent, then add garlic and jalapeño until fragrant.
- Bloom Spices: Stir in smoked paprika and cumin, cook for 30 seconds.
- Simmer Soup Base: Add corn and broth, bring to a boil, then simmer for 15 minutes.
- Blend & Finish: Blend half the soup, return to pot, stir in cream, salt, and pepper.
- Toast Corn Topping: Toast cornmeal in oil until golden, drain, and mix with toasted kernels.
- Make Poblano Cream: Blend roasted poblano, cream, lime juice, and salt. Gently warm.
- Assemble & Garnish: Ladle soup, swirl with poblano cream, sprinkle with topping, drizzle with cilantro-lime oil, and garnish with cilantro.
Notes
Roasting the poblano pepper is key for a smoky flavor. Adjust jalapeño amount for desired spice level. For a vegan option, use plant-based cream.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Category: Soup
- Method: Simmer
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1.5 cups
- Calories: 250 kcal
- Sugar: 10 g
- Sodium: 300 mg
- Fat: 15 g
- Saturated Fat: 8 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 30 g
- Fiber: 4 g
- Protein: 6 g
- Cholesterol: 30 mg