Mexican Street Corn Soup: A Comforting Twist with Turkey Bacon
A delightful twist on traditional Mexican street corn, this soup combines savory flavors with comforting ingredients.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 40 minutes
- Yield: 6 servings 1x
- Category: soup
- Method: stovetop
- Cuisine: Mexican
- Diet: none
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 cups corn kernels
- 1 pound turkey bacon
- 1 medium onion, chopped
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 4 cups chicken broth
- 1 teaspoon cumin
- 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1 lime, juiced
- Salt to taste
- Fresh cilantro for garnish
Instructions
- In a large pot, cook the turkey bacon over medium heat until crispy. Remove and set aside, leaving the drippings in the pot.
- Add onion and garlic to the pot, cooking until softened.
- Stir in corn, cumin, and smoked paprika, cooking for a few minutes.
- Pour in the chicken broth and bring to a simmer. Cook for 15 minutes.
- Blend the soup until smooth, then return to the pot.
- Stir in cream and lime juice, cooking for an additional 5 minutes.
- Serve hot, garnished with crispy bacon and cilantro.
Notes
- For a spicy kick, add diced jalapeños.
- This soup keeps well in the fridge for up to 3 days.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 25g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 15g
- Cholesterol: 45mg
Keywords: Mexican Street Corn Soup, Comfort Food, Turkey Bacon