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Creamy Slow Cooker Mexican Street Corn Soup

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Get all the bold, zesty flavors of elote in one cozy bowl with this easy Creamy Slow Cooker Mexican Street Corn Soup. Perfect for a comforting weeknight meal.

Ingredients

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  • 2 lbs frozen sweet corn kernels
  • 1 large white onion, chopped
  • 4 cups chicken broth
  • 1 (10 oz) can Rotel diced tomatoes and green chilies, undrained
  • 1 (4 oz) can diced green chilies, undrained
  • 1 teaspoon chili powder
  • 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
  • 1/2 teaspoon cumin
  • 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper (optional)
  • 8 oz cream cheese, cubed
  • 1/2 cup heavy cream or half-and-half
  • 1/4 cup fresh lime juice
  • Salt and pepper to taste
  • For Topping: Cotija cheese, fresh cilantro, lime wedges, tortilla strips

Instructions

  1. Place the frozen corn, chopped onion, chicken broth, Rotel, diced green chilies, chili powder, smoked paprika, cumin, and cayenne pepper (if using) into your slow cooker.
  2. Stir all ingredients together until combined.
  3. Cover the slow cooker and cook on low for 6 to 8 hours, or on high for 3 to 4 hours, until the vegetables are tender.
  4. Remove about 2 cups of the soup mixture and blend until smooth using an immersion blender or standard blender. Return the blended mixture to the slow cooker. This helps create the creamy texture.
  5. Add the cubed cream cheese to the slow cooker. Stir occasionally until the cream cheese is completely melted and the soup is smooth.
  6. Stir in the heavy cream and fresh lime juice. Heat for another 15 minutes until fully warmed through. Do not boil after adding cream.
  7. Taste the soup and adjust seasoning with salt and pepper as needed.
  8. Ladle the soup into bowls and top generously with crumbled Cotija cheese, chopped cilantro, and tortilla strips. Serve immediately with lime wedges.

Notes

  • For an extra smoky flavor reminiscent of street corn, you can char some of the corn kernels in a dry skillet before adding them to the slow cooker.
  • If you are looking for convenient meal solutions, consider how recipes like this fit into a good meal planning routine, perhaps alongside a gluten-free meal delivery service for variety.
  • This soup freezes well. Cool completely before storing in airtight containers.

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