Mexican Street Corn Soup: Easy Comfort Food with Turkey Bacon
A creamy and flavorful soup inspired by the classic Mexican street corn, featuring turkey bacon for a delicious twist.
- Author: Souzan
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 45 minutes
- Yield: 6 servings 1x
- Category: soup
- Method: stovetop
- Cuisine: Mexican
- Diet: gluten-free
- 4 cups corn kernels (fresh or frozen)
- 1 cup diced turkey bacon
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 medium onion, diced
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 4 cups chicken broth
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
- 1/2 teaspoon cumin
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 1/4 cup chopped cilantro
- In a large pot, heat olive oil over medium heat. Add the diced turkey bacon and cook until crispy.
- Add diced onion and minced garlic; sauté until onion is translucent.
- Stir in corn, chicken broth, smoked paprika, and cumin. Bring to a simmer.
- Cook for 15 minutes, then use an immersion blender to puree half the soup for a creamy texture.
- Stir in heavy cream and heat through. Adjust seasoning with salt and pepper.
- Garnish with cilantro before serving.
Notes
- This soup can be topped with feta cheese for extra flavor.
- Adjust the spice level by adding jalapeños if desired.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 15g
- Cholesterol: 60mg
Keywords: Mexican Street Corn Soup, comfort food, turkey bacon