Description
A comforting and flavorful soup that captures the essence of summer with sweet corn, zesty lime, and smoky spices.
Ingredients
- Sweet Corn – Fresh or frozen
- Red Onion – Adds depth of flavor
- Garlic – Enhances aroma
- Vegetable Broth – Rich base
- Cilantro – Fresh herbal note
- Lime Juice – Balances flavors
- Cream or Coconut Milk – For creamy texture
- Spices (like cumin and paprika) – Add warmth and smokiness
Instructions
- Sauté the Aromatics: In a large pot, heat a drizzle of olive oil over medium heat. Add the red onion and cook until soft, about 2-3 minutes. Add the garlic and sauté until fragrant, about another minute.
- Add Corn and Spices: Stir in the sweet corn, cumin, and paprika, letting everything mingle for about 5 minutes to develop the flavors.
- Pour in the Broth: Add the vegetable broth and bring everything to a gentle simmer. Let the soup cook for approximately 10 minutes.
- Blend for Creaminess: Using an immersion blender, carefully puree the soup until smooth. If you prefer a chunkier texture, blend only half of it or leave some corn whole.
- Add Creaminess: Stir in the cream or coconut milk, lime juice, and cilantro. Spice it up to taste with salt and pepper.
- Serve and Enjoy: Ladle into bowls and garnish with extra cilantro or a splash more lime juice if desired.
Notes
Consider adding diced bell peppers or zucchini for additional nutrients. For extra spice, include chopped jalapeños.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Soup
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 300mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 8g
- Cholesterol: 20mg
Keywords: Mexican soup, corn soup, vegetarian soup, comfort food, summer flavors