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Crockpot Mexican Street Corn Soup (The Easiest, Creamiest Recipe!)

This Crockpot Mexican Street Corn Soup recipe is the easiest way to enjoy the classic flavors of elote! A creamy, zesty, and comforting soup made effortlessly in your slow cooker, perfect for a cozy and flavorful dinner.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 4 hours
Total Time 4 hours 10 minutes
Servings: 6 servings
Course: Dinner, Main Course, Soup
Cuisine: Mexican
Calories: 350
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Soup
  • 32 oz frozen corn kernels about 6 cups
  • 1 medium yellow onion diced
  • 3 cloves garlic minced
  • 4 cups low-sodium chicken broth use vegetable broth for vegetarian
  • 8 oz cream cheese cubed
  • 1 tbsp chili powder
  • 1 tsp smoked paprika
  • 1 tsp cumin
  • 1/2 tsp salt or to taste
  • 1/4 tsp black pepper or to taste
For Garnish
  • 1/2 cup crumbled Cotija cheese
  • 1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro
  • 1 lime cut into wedges
  • Mexican crema or sour cream for drizzling

Equipment

  • 1 Crockpot (6-quart)
  • 1 Immersion Blender or Regular Blender

Method
 

  1. To your slow cooker, add the frozen corn, diced onion, minced garlic, chicken broth, chili powder, smoked paprika, cumin, salt, and pepper. Stir to combine.
  2. Cover and cook on LOW for 4-6 hours or on HIGH for 2-3 hours.
  3. Use an immersion blender to blend about half the soup until smooth, leaving the rest chunky. Alternatively, transfer 3 cups to a blender, blend carefully, and return to the crockpot.
  4. Add the cubed cream cheese and stir until it has completely melted into the soup.
  5. Ladle soup into bowls. Top with crumbled Cotija cheese, fresh cilantro, a drizzle of crema, and a squeeze of fresh lime juice before serving.

Nutrition

Calories: 350kcalProtein: 14gFat: 22gFiber: 5g

Notes

For extra smoky flavor, char the corn in a dry, hot skillet for 4-5 minutes before adding to the crockpot.
Adjust the spice level by adding a pinch of cayenne pepper or a diced jalapeño with the other ingredients.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 4 days.
Keyword crockpot soup,elote soup,slow cooker corn soup

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