Mexican Street Corn Soup: Easy Comfort with Turkey Bacon Twist
A delicious and comforting Mexican Street Corn Soup recipe with a twist of turkey bacon.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 40 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Soup
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Mexican
- Diet: Gluten-Free
Ingredients
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- 4 slices turkey bacon
- 1 medium onion, chopped
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 4 cups corn (fresh or frozen)
- 4 cups chicken broth
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1 tsp chili powder
- 1 tsp cumin
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 2 tbsp fresh cilantro, chopped
Instructions
- In a large pot, cook the turkey bacon over medium heat until crispy. Remove and set aside.
- In the same pot, add the onion and cook until translucent.
- Add garlic and cook for an additional minute.
- Stir in the corn, chicken broth, chili powder, cumin, salt, and pepper. Bring to a boil.
- Reduce heat and simmer for 15 minutes.
- Blend the soup until smooth, then stir in the cream.
- Serve with crumbled turkey bacon and cilantro on top.
Notes
- This soup can be made ahead of time and stored in the fridge.
- For a spicier version, add jalapeños or hot sauce.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 5 g
- Sodium: 800 mg
- Fat: 22 g
- Saturated Fat: 10 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 25 g
- Fiber: 3 g
- Protein: 10 g
- Cholesterol: 60 mg
Keywords: Mexican Street Corn Soup, Turkey Bacon, Comfort Food