Instant Pot Mexican Street Corn Soup
Are you a fan of classic Elotes? What if I told you could enjoy all the flavors of that spicy corn in a delicious bowl of soup? With this easy Mexican street corn soup recipe, you can prepare a flavorful batch of soup for dinner. And when you use your Instant Pot to make it, you can whip up this simple recipe with just a few minutes of prep work!
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What Do I Need to Make Mexican Street Corn Soup?
The delicious combination of spices and vegetables in this Instant Pot recipe creates a warm bowl of soup that tastes just like Mexican street corn! And what's great about this easy dinner idea is that you can make it with just a few simple ingredients, including:
- Purple onion
- Olive oil
- Garlic
- Coriander
- Chili powder
- Cumin
- Paprika
- Salt
- Pepper
- Canned corn
- Knorr caldo de pollo
- Water
- Heavy cream
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How Do I Make Mexican Street Corn Soup?
There's no need to spend all day cooking a pot of homemade soup if you have an Instant Pot at home! With the help of your pressure cooker, you can prepare this Mexican street corn soup with just four steps and a few minutes of your time.
Step One: Saute the Vegetables
Set the Instant Pot to saute mode and add the oil. When the oil is hot, place the onions in the pot and saute for five minutes, until the pieces are translucent. Then, add the garlic, coriander, chili powder, cumin, paprika, salt and pepper to the pot. Stir to mix and continue cooking until a paste begins to form. After that, pour the corn into the pot and stir to mix. Continue cooking until the corn begins to brown.
Step Two: Puree the Corn
Turn off the Instant Pot to prevent the ingredients from burning, then remove half the corn from the pot. Place the corn in a blender with the water and caldo de pollo. Blend on high until the mixture is smooth and creamy.
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NOTE: You can use 4 cups of chicken broth instead of the caldo de pollo and 4 cups of water.
Step Three: Cook the Soup
Pour the pureed corn back into the pot with the remaining corn. Place the lid on the pot and seal the pressure valve. Set the pot to pressure cook for 0 minutes (Yes, ZERO minutes), then manually release the pressure when the cook time is up.
Step Four: Mix in the Cream
After all the pressure has been removed from the pot, take the lid off the Instant Pot and pour the heavy cream into the soup. Stir to mix, then allow the soup to cool slightly before serving.
What to Serve with Mexican Street Corn Soup?
Once you have your soup ready to go, it's time to dig in! But why serve a single bowl of soup for dinner when you can dress it up with some toppings and sides? Try serving your street corn soup with some of these recipe ideas:
- Sliced jalapeno
- Lime wedges
- Tortilla chips or strips
- Cotija cheese
- Sour cream
- Chopped cilantro
- Sliced avocado
- Crackers
- Sliced bread
- Side salads
- Baked potatoes
- Quesadillas
How Do I Store Mexican Street Corn Soup?
After dinner is over, you might have a few leftovers to put away. Any extra soup should be refrigerated to keep it fresh. Make sure to allow the soup to cool completely, then transfer it to an airtight container and store it in the fridge. The soup will stay good for up to four days when stored properly.
To reheat the corn soup, you can cook it in the microwave or on the stovetop over low heat until warmed through.
Mexican Street Corn Soup Recipe Ideas
You're going to love the flavor combination in this easy soup recipe! But if you want to change things up, try these substitution and recipe variations to create a delicious meal everyone in your family will love.
- Make it creamier. If you prefer a thicker, creamy soup try adding more cream to the pot. You can add up to an additional ½ cup of cream to thicken your corn soup. On the other hand, if you want your soup to be brothy, try reducing the amount of cream in the recipe to suit your tastes.
- Add some spice. The array of spices used in this soup recipe add plenty of flavor to the meal. But if you want to add some spice to your corn soup, try sauteing chopped jalapeno peppers with the onions. The addition of peppers will add some heat to the soup and take the flavor of your Mexican street corn dinner up a notch.
- Use fresh or frozen corn. Canned corn is a great option for making this simple soup, but any type of corn will work in this recipe. You can use frozen corn or cut the kernels off a husk of fresh corn to make this soup recipe.
- Make it vegan. You can easily turn this vegetarian soup recipe into a vegan meal with the help of coconut milk. Use full fat coconut milk in place of heavy cream to create a thick and creamy soup without the need for dairy ingredients.
Instant Pot Mexican Street Corn Soup Recipe
Equipment
Ingredients
- ½ purple onion diced
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 2 tablespoons garlic minced
- ½ teaspoon coriander ground
- 1 ½ teaspoons chili powder
- 1 teaspoon cumin
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ½ teaspoon pepper
- 3 15 ounce cans of corn
- 1 tablespoon + 1 teaspoon knorr caldo de pollo
- 4 cups water
- ½ cup heavy cream
Garnish, optional:
- Jalapeno sliced
- Lime wedges
- Tortilla strips fried
- Cotija cheese crumbled
- Sour cream
- Fresh cilantro diced
Instructions
- Set the Instant Pot to sauté and add the oil. When the oil is hot, add the onions and sauté for 5 minutes until translucent.
- Add the garlic and spices. Sauté for 1 minute until a paste forms.
- Add the corn and stir while sautéing until corn is heated through. Turn off sauté mode.
- Remove half of the corn and add to a blender with 4 cups of water and caldo de pollo. Blend on high until smooth.
- Pour the blended corn mixture into the Instant Pot and close the lid. Seal the pressure valve and cook for 0 minutes. (Yes, ZERO minutes...it will take time for the pressure to build and the flavors develop during that time.)
- Manually release pressure when cook time is up.
- Stir heavy cream into soup.
- Serve warm and garnish with your favorite toppings if desired.
