Description
Indulge in the comforting charm of Slow Cooker Mexican Street Corn Soup, a hearty and creamy dish that brings the vibrant flavors of traditional street corn straight to your table. This easy-to-make recipe combines tender chicken, sweet corn, and zesty spices, simmered to perfection in your slow cooker. Ideal for busy weeknights or cozy gatherings, this soup requires minimal prep time—allowing you to savor every moment with family and friends. Garnish with crispy turkey bacon and fresh cilantro for an extra layer of flavor, making each bowl a delightful experience. Perfectly versatile, you can customize the ingredients based on what you have on hand, ensuring it suits your taste!
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 white onion, diced
- 1 poblano pepper or jalapeno pepper, diced
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 tsp chili powder
- 2 tsp cumin
- 1 tsp sea salt
- 1 tbsp olive oil or avocado oil
- 2 cups frozen corn
- 2 medium russet potatoes, peeled and diced
- 1 chipotle pepper in adobo sauce, diced
- 2 tbsp adobo sauce
- 1 lb chicken breast
- 6 cups chicken broth
- 8 oz cream cheese or crème fraîche
- 6 slices of Turkey Bacon, optional
- 2 limes, for garnish
- cilantro, for garnish
- 1/2 cup cotija cheese, optional
Instructions
- In a large sauté pan over medium heat, heat the olive oil. Add diced onion, pepper, and minced garlic; sauté for 3 minutes until softened.
- Stir in chili powder and cumin; cook for an additional 2 minutes until fragrant. Transfer to a slow cooker.
- Add frozen corn, diced potatoes, chipotle pepper, adobo sauce, chicken breast, and chicken broth to the slow cooker. Mix well.
- Cover and cook on low for 6 to 8 hours.
- About 30 minutes before serving, stir in cream cheese until melted and smooth.
- Serve hot in bowls topped with crispy turkey bacon crumbles and fresh cilantro.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 6–8 hours
- Category: Main
- Method: Slow Cooking
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 780mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 31g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 20g
- Cholesterol: 70mg