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Instant Pot Mexican Street Corn Soup

Angela Milnes
Bring vibrant flavors to your table with this Instant Pot Mexican Street Corn Soup! Inspired by the classic street food, this creamy soup is packed with sweet corn, smoky spices, and a hint of lime. It’s a deliciously comforting dish that’s quick to make and bursting with zesty, bold flavors!
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Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Additional Time 0 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Course Soup Recipes
Cuisine Mexican
Servings 6 Servings
Calories 325 kcal

Ingredients
  

  • 6 Cups of Corn kernels frozen
  • 2 Tbsp. Butter
  • 1 cup White onion diced
  • 2 Jalapenos diced
  • 1 Tbsp. Minced garlic
  • 2 cups Chicken stock
  • ½ cup Heavy cream
  • 1 Tbsp. Chipotle in adobo minced
  • 2 tsp. Cumin
  • ½ tsp. Ancho chilli powder
  • ¼ tsp. Cayenne
  • ½ tsp. Chilli powder
  • ½ cup Crema
  • ½ cup Sour cream
  • 2 Tbsp. Lime juice
  • Cotija cheese to garnish

Instructions
 

  • Turn on the Sauté setting and add the onions, jalapenos, and butter to the inner pot. Cook until translucent.
  • Add the garlic and cook for about 30 seconds, stirring frequently.
  • Next add corn kernels, chicken broth, salt, pepper, and spices. Stir to combine and cancel the sauté setting.
  • Close the lid and set the steam release knob to the Sealing position. Press the Pressure Cook/Manual button or dial, then the +/- button or dial to select 5 minutes. Cook on high pressure. The pot will take several minutes to come to pressure.
  • When the cook cycle has finished, turn off the pot and let it sit undisturbed for 15 minutes. After the 15-minute natural release, turn the steam release knob to the venting position to release any remaining steam or pressure.
  • Remove 2 cups of the soup and use an immersion blender to blend the soup. Blend until you get a creamy consistency. Add the mixture back into the Instant Pot.
  • Whisk the Mexican crema, cream, and sour cream mix and combine. Continue to stir until thickened. Turn off the pot.
  • Garnish with Cojita cheese and fresh cilantro and serve. Enjoy the delicious flavors of this Mexican Corn chowder.

Notes

Use fresh corn: Fresh corn will give your soup the authentic, sweet taste that’s characteristic of Mexican street corn soup.
Roast your corn: Roasting the corn before adding it to the soup can enhance the flavor and add a smoky touch.
Don’t skimp on the spices: Traditional Mexican street corn soup is rich in flavor. Don’t be afraid to use generous amounts of chili powder, cumin, and cilantro.

Nutrition

Calories: 325kcalCarbohydrates: 39gProtein: 9gFat: 18gSaturated Fat: 7gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 4gTrans Fat: 0.01gCholesterol: 47mgSodium: 591mgPotassium: 461mgFiber: 5gSugar: 14gVitamin A: 966IUVitamin C: 13mgCalcium: 111mgIron: 2mg
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