Ingredients

The following ingredients have 4 Servings
  • 4 cups whole kernel corn (divided)
  • 4 cups low-sodium chicken or vegetable broth (divided)
  • 1 Tbs olive oil
  • 4 scallions (whites and light greens minced, greens sliced)
  • 1 Tbs minced fresh garlic
  • 1 1/2 tsp. chipotle chili powder or regular chili powder
  • 1 cup crema or sour cream
  • 1/2 cup Cotija cheese (Parmesan may be substituted)
  • 1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro
  • 1 Tbs fresh lime juice
  • Salt and black pepper to taste

Instruction

  • Purée 2 cups corn kernels with 1 cup broth in a food processor.
  • Heat oil in a pot over medium. Add remaining 2 cups corn kernels, minced scallion whites and light greens, garlic, and chili powder; cook 5 minutes.
  • Stir in remaining 3 cups broth and puréed corn; simmer 10 minutes. Stir in crema and Cotija until heated through and cheese melts, 3 minutes.
  • Add cilantro and lime juice; season soup with salt and pepper. Top servings with sliced scallion greens