This Esquites Soup recipe combines sweet corn, jalapeño, onion, garlic, and cilantro in a flavorful, creamy broth. Topped with crumbled Cotija cheese and a squeeze of fresh lime juice, this soup is a perfect balance of sweet, spicy, and tangy. It's a delicious twist on traditional Mexican street corn.

Esquites Soup

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Ingredients

Servings: 8

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Corn Mixture

2 tablespoons canola oil

1 small yellow onion, diced (approximately ¾ cup)

1 medium jalapeño pepper, seeded and finely chopped (plus extra for garnish)

4 cups canned sweet corn, well-drained

1 clove garlic, minced

¼ cup cilantro, coarsely chopped

Soup

32 ounces chicken broth

3 tablespoons Cotija cheese, crumbled (plus more for garnish)

½ cup heavy cream

1 tablespoon freshly squeezed lime juice

1½ teaspoons chili powder

1½ teaspoons salt, more or less to taste

½ teaspoon pepper, more or less to taste

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Nutrition Facts

Calories

391kcal

19%
Fat

21g

1%
Saturated Fat

6g

0%
Carbohydrates

44g

2%
Fiber

3g

0%
Sugar

5g

0%
Protein

11g

0%
Cholesterol

22mg

1%
Sodium

843mg

42%

Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.

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Esquites Soup

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Corn Mixture

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Nutrition Facts Nutrition facts are based on 1 serving. If servings is not specified, 6 is assumed for the total recipe.

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