Creamy Mexican Street Corn Soup

Creamy Mexican street corn soup is creamy, golden, and perfect for any meal. After making this many times, I know the secret to the best texture. The creamy texture and rich flavor will have you coming back for more. Try it with my easy homemade cheese arepas. If you love recipes like this, you’ll also enjoy Easy Homemade Cheese Arepas Recipe for Dinner and Creamy Dill Pickle Ranch Recipe with Cottage Cheese.

What You'll Need for Creamy Mexican Street Corn Soup

Choosing the right ingredients makes a big difference, but this recipe is forgiving enough to work with what you have.

• 6 ears of fresh corn, kernels cut off
• 1 tablespoon olive oil
• 1 small onion, diced
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• 4 cups chicken or vegetable broth
• 1 cup full-fat coconut milk
• 1/2 cup crumbled cotija cheese
• 1/4 cup chopped cilantro
• 1 teaspoon ground cumin
• 1/2 teaspoon smoked paprika
• 1/2 teaspoon chili powder
• Salt and pepper to taste
• Optional: Chopped avocado
• Optional: Sliced jalapeño
• Optional: Lime wedges
• Optional: Extra cotija cheese

How to Make Creamy Mexican Street Corn Soup

1. Prepare the corn: Cut the kernels from the corn cobs. Set aside.
2. Sauté the aromatics: Heat the olive oil in a large pot. Add the onion and garlic. Sauté until soft.
3. Add the corn: Add the corn kernels to the pot. Cook for 5 minutes.
4. Cook the soup: Add the broth, cumin, paprika, and chili powder. Bring to a boil, then reduce to a simmer.
5. Blend the soup: Once the soup is warm, use an immersion blender to puree until smooth.
6. Add the coconut milk: Stir in the coconut milk. Cook for 5 more minutes.
7. Finish and serve: Stir in the cotija and cilantro. Season with salt and pepper. Serve warm.

Storing & Reheating Creamy Mexican Street Corn Soup

Short-Term Storage

Store in an airtight container in the fridge. Store in an airtight container for up to 4 days. Make-ahead tip: Make ahead and refrigerate up to 2 days before reheating.

Freezing Creamy Mexican Street Corn Soup

Freeze in individual portions for up to 3 months.

How to Reheat Without Drying It Out

Oven: Reheat in the oven at 350°F for 15–20 minutes. Microwave: Reheat in the microwave for 2–3 minutes.

Recipe Notes

• Chef tip: Using fresh corn gives the best flavor and texture.
• Best substitution: Substitute coconut milk with heavy cream for a richer version.
• Make-ahead: This soup can be made up to 2 days in advance.
• Scaling: Double the recipe for a larger batch.
• Troubleshooting: If the soup is too thick, add more broth or water to reach your desired consistency.

Creamy Mexican Street Corn Soup

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Prep

15 mins

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Cook

25 mins

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Total

40 mins

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Serves

6 servings

Ingredients

Main Ingredients

• 6 ears of fresh corn, kernels cut off
• 1 tablespoon olive oil
• 1 small onion, diced
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• 4 cups chicken or vegetable broth
• 1 cup full-fat coconut milk
• 1/2 cup crumbled cotija cheese
• 1/4 cup chopped cilantro

Seasonings

• 1 teaspoon ground cumin
• 1/2 teaspoon smoked paprika
• 1/2 teaspoon chili powder
• Salt and pepper to taste

Optional Toppings

• Chopped avocado
• Sliced jalapeño
• Lime wedges
• Extra cotija cheese

Instructions

1. Prepare the corn: Cut the kernels from the corn cobs. Set aside.
2. Sauté the aromatics: Heat the olive oil in a large pot. Add the onion and garlic. Sauté until soft.
3. Add the corn: Add the corn kernels to the pot. Cook for 5 minutes.
4. Cook the soup: Add the broth, cumin, paprika, and chili powder. Bring to a boil, then reduce to a simmer.
5. Blend the soup: Once the soup is warm, use an immersion blender to puree until smooth.
6. Add the coconut milk: Stir in the coconut milk. Cook for 5 more minutes.
7. Finish and serve: Stir in the cotija and cilantro. Season with salt and pepper. Serve warm.

Notes

• Chef tip: Using fresh corn gives the best flavor and texture.
• Best substitution: Substitute coconut milk with heavy cream for a richer version.
• Make-ahead: This soup can be made up to 2 days in advance.
• Scaling: Double the recipe for a larger batch.
• Troubleshooting: If the soup is too thick, add more broth or water to reach your desired consistency.

Storage

• Fridge: Store in an airtight container for up to 4 days.
• Freezer: Freeze in individual portions for up to 3 months.
• Oven reheat: Reheat in the oven at 350°F for 15–20 minutes.
• Microwave reheat: Reheat in the microwave for 2–3 minutes.
• Make ahead: Make ahead and refrigerate up to 2 days before reheating.

Nutrition Per Serving

• Calories: 320
• Protein: 5g
• Fat: 18g
• Carbs: 25g
• Fiber: 3g
• Sugar: 10g
• Sodium: 800mg
• Cholesterol: 30mg
• Sat. Fat: 10g

Nutritional values are estimates only. Actual values may vary by brand and portion size.

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A Warm Final Note

I can’t wait for you to try Creamy Mexican Street Corn Soup and see how effortlessly it comes together. When you make it, pop back here and leave a rating or share how it turned out — I love hearing from you!