Ingredients
Let’s gather up everything you’ll need to create this delightful dish. We’re keeping it simple, just like my mom’s magical transformations of basic ingredients into culinary wonders.
- 4 cups frozen corn kernels
- 1 can (14 ounces) coconut milk
- 2 cups chicken or vegetable broth
- 1 small onion, finely chopped
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
- 1 teaspoon chili powder
- 1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/4 cup fresh cilantro, chopped
- Juice of 1 lime
- 1/2 cup crumbled cotija cheese or feta for topping
- Optional: 1 jalapeño, sliced for extra heat
Feel free to substitute coconut milk with heavy cream for a richer flavor, or use vegetable broth to keep it vegetarian. The cotija cheese adds a wonderful tang, but feta works just as beautifully!
Instructions
Cooking should be joyful and stress-free, and this recipe is all about letting the crockpot do the heavy lifting.
- In your trusty crockpot, combine the corn, coconut milk, broth, onion, garlic, smoked paprika, chili powder, cumin, salt, and black pepper.
- Stir everything together until well mixed, then set your crockpot to low and let it cook for 4-6 hours. If you’re in a hurry, you can set it on high for 2-3 hours.
- Once the soup is ready, use an immersion blender to blend it to your desired consistency. I prefer it slightly chunky, reminiscent of street corn’s texture.
- Stir in the lime juice and fresh cilantro, adjusting the seasoning if needed. A taste test is always a must!
- Ladle the soup into bowls and top with crumbled cotija cheese or feta. If you’re feeling adventurous, add a few jalapeño slices for a kick.
Cooking tip: If you don’t have an immersion blender, you can carefully transfer the soup in batches to a regular blender. Just be sure to let it cool slightly to avoid hot splashes!
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Cooking
- Cuisine: International
Keywords: Mexican Street Corn Soup Crockpot, recipe, cooking, food
