Sopa De Elote Mexican Corn Soup
Creamy, comforting, and bursting with the vibrant flavors of fresh corn, Sopa de Elote (Mexican Corn Soup) is a true celebration of authentic Mexican cuisine. This velvety soup combines sweet corn kernels sautéed with garlic and onion in rich butter, simmered to perfection with fragrant bay leaf in a chicken or vegetable broth. Blended to your preferred texture—silky smooth or deliciously chunky—it's then enriched with milk and heavy cream for an irresistibly luxurious finish. Garnished with crumbled Cotija or queso fresco cheese, fresh cilantro, and optional crunchy tortilla strips, this classic Mexican recipe is a perfect blend of sweet and savory, ideal for a cozy dinner or a vibrant starter. Ready in just 45 minutes, this easy-to-make dish is sure to become a family favorite!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 4 cups Fresh sweet corn kernels
- 2 tablespoons Butter
- 1 medium White onion, diced
- 2 cloves Garlic, minced
- 4 cups Chicken or vegetable broth
- 1 cup Milk
- 0.5 cup Heavy cream
- 1 leaf Bay leaf
- 1 teaspoon Salt
- 0.5 teaspoon Ground black pepper
- 0.5 cup Cotija or queso fresco cheese (crumbled, for garnish)
- 2 tablespoons Fresh cilantro (chopped, for garnish)
- 1 cup Tortilla strips (optional, for garnish)
Instructions
In a large pot, melt the butter over medium heat.
Add the diced onion and cook for 3-4 minutes until soft and translucent.
Stir in the minced garlic and cook for 1 minute until fragrant.
Add the fresh corn kernels to the pot and sauté for 5 minutes, stirring occasionally.
Pour in the chicken or vegetable broth and add the bay leaf. Bring to a gentle boil, then reduce the heat and let simmer for 15 minutes.
Remove the bay leaf and use an immersion blender to carefully blend the soup until smooth. If you prefer a chunkier texture, only blend half the soup.
Stir in the milk, heavy cream, salt, and ground black pepper. Simmer for an additional 5 minutes, but do not boil.
Taste and adjust seasoning if needed.
Ladle the soup into bowls and garnish with crumbled Cotija or queso fresco cheese, fresh cilantro, and tortilla strips if desired.
Serve warm and enjoy!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
2535 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 143.5 g | 184% | |
| Saturated Fat | 67.2 g | 336% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.9 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 315 mg | 105% | |
| Sodium | 8518 mg | 370% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 263.9 g | 96% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 28.7 g | 102% | |
| Total Sugars | 70.5 g | ||
| Protein | 75.6 g | 151% | |
| Vitamin D | 3.9 mcg | 19% | |
| Calcium | 1091 mg | 84% | |
| Iron | 7.8 mg | 43% | |
| Potassium | 3196 mg | 68% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
