Smoky Mexican Chipotle Corn Soup with Lime
A warm and flavorful soup with a tangy kick
Dive into a bowl of comforting corn soup infused with the smoky heat of chipotle peppers and a refreshing hint of lime.
- 1 h 15 min
- 4
- Easy
Ingredients
For the Corn Soup
For the Finishing Touch
For the Optional Creaminess
Preparation
Preparing the Corn and Aromatics
Slice the corn kernels
If using fresh corn, carefully slice the kernels off the cob.
Heat the olive oil
In a large pot, heat olive oil over medium heat.
Sauté onion and garlic
Sauté the onion and garlic until translucent, about 5 minutes.
Building the Soup Base
Add corn, chipotle, and cumin
Stir in the corn kernels, chipotle peppers, and ground cumin.
Be careful with the amount of chipotle if you prefer a milder soup.
Cook until tender
Cook for another 3-4 minutes until the corn is slightly tender.
Add broth and simmer
Add the vegetable broth, bring to a boil, then lower the heat to a simmer.
Blend half the soup for a creamy texture while keeping some corn bits for added crunch.
Cooking Process
Simmering
Allow the soup to simmer for 20 minutes to blend flavors.
Blending
Carefully blend half of the soup until smooth using an immersion blender.
Incorporating Creaminess
Stir in heavy cream or coconut milk for a richer texture, if desired.
Plating & Serving
Smoky Mexican Chipotle Corn Soup with Lime
Smoky Mexican Chipotle Corn Soup with Lime
Plating & Serving
Ladle the soup into bowls, garnishing with fresh cilantro and a squeeze of lime. Serve with lime wedges on the side for an extra zesty flavor.