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Smoky Mexican Chipotle Corn Soup with Lime

Name: Smoky Mexican Chipotle Corn Soup with Lime
Prep time: 25 min
Cook time: 75 min
Total time: 100 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: Soup
Ingredients: 4 cups fresh corn kernels, (about 4 ears of corn); 1 tablespoon olive oil; 1 medium onion, diced; 2 garlic cloves, minced; 1-2 chipotle peppers in adobo sauce, chopped; 1 teaspoon ground cumin; 4 cups vegetable broth; Salt and pepper to taste; Juice of 1 lime; 1/4 cup fresh cilantro, chopped; Lime wedges for serving; 1/2 cup heavy cream or coconut milk, (for a vegan option)

Dive into a bowl of comforting corn soup infused with the smoky heat of chipotle peppers and a refreshing hint of lime.

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·By Ethan Brooks·October 29, 2025

Smoky Mexican Chipotle Corn Soup with Lime — Soup served and photographed from above

Prep

25 min

Cook

1 h 15 min

Difficulty

Easy

Serves

Ingredients

Servings

For the Corn Soup

For the Finishing Touch

For the Optional Creaminess

Nutrition

Per serving

Calories: 290 kcal
Protein: 6.3 g
Carbs: 37.5 g
Fat: 16.38 g
Fiber: 4.08 g

Whole recipe

Total

Calories: 1158 kcal
Protein: 25.2 g
Carbs: 150.2 g
Fat: 65.51 g
Fiber: 16.3 g

Breakdown by ingredient▾

Ingredient	Cal	P	C	F	Fib
4 cups fresh corn kernels (about 4 ears of corn)	480	16	110	6	12
1 tablespoon olive oil	120	0	0	14	0
1 medium onion, diced	44	1	10	0	1.6
2 garlic cloves, minced	9	0.5	2	0	0.1
1-2 chipotle peppers in adobo sauce, chopped	25	1	5	1	2
1 teaspoon ground cumin	8	0.4	1	0.5	0.5
4 cups vegetable broth	60	4	12	0	0
Salt and pepper to taste	0	0	0	0	0
Juice of 1 lime	11	0.2	4	0	0.1
1/4 cup fresh cilantro, chopped	1	0.1	0.2	0.01	0.1
Lime wedges for serving	0	0	0	0	0
1/2 cup heavy cream or coconut milk (for a vegan option)	400	2	6	44	0

These are estimates, not dietary advice.

Preparation

Get these tasks done before you start cooking.

Preparing the Corn and Aromatics

1
Slice the corn kernels
If using fresh corn, carefully slice the kernels off the cob.
2
Heat the olive oil
In a large pot, heat olive oil over medium heat.
3
Sauté onion and garlic
Sauté the onion and garlic until translucent, about 5 minutes.

Building the Soup Base

1
Add corn, chipotle, and cumin
Stir in the corn kernels, chipotle peppers, and ground cumin.
Tip: Be careful with the amount of chipotle if you prefer a milder soup.
2
Cook until tender
Cook for another 3-4 minutes until the corn is slightly tender.
3
Add broth and simmer
Add the vegetable broth, bring to a boil, then lower the heat to a simmer.
Tip: Blend half the soup for a creamy texture while keeping some corn bits for added crunch.

How to Make Smoky Mexican Chipotle Corn Soup with Lime

Total time: 1 h 40 min · Yields 4 servings

1
Simmering
Allow the soup to simmer for 20 minutes to blend flavors.
2
Blending
Carefully blend half of the soup until smooth using an immersion blender.
3
Incorporating Creaminess
Stir in heavy cream or coconut milk for a richer texture, if desired.