Description
Indulge in the rich and creamy flavors of Slow Cooker Mexican Street Corn Soup. This delightful dish combines the iconic tastes of street corn with tender chicken, fresh vegetables, and a touch of spice, all simmered to perfection in your slow cooker. With just 10 minutes of prep time, it’s the ideal meal for busy weeknights or cozy gatherings. The blend of ingredients, including zesty chipotle peppers and wholesome potatoes, creates an unforgettable flavor that will have your family asking for seconds. Whether topped with crumbled turkey bacon, cotija cheese, or a splash of lime juice, this soup is versatile and customizable to suit any palate.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 white onion (diced)
- 1 poblano pepper or jalapeño (diced)
- 2 cloves garlic (diced or minced)
- 2 tsp chili powder
- 2 tsp cumin
- 1 tsp sea salt
- 1 tbsp olive oil or avocado oil
- 2 cups frozen corn
- 2 med 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
- 2 limes (optional for garnish)
- cilantro (optional for garnish)
- 1/2 cup cotija cheese
Instructions
- 1. Sauté diced onion, poblano pepper, and minced garlic in oil until softened. Add chili powder and cumin; cook briefly.
- 2. Transfer sautéed mixture to the slow cooker along with corn, diced potatoes, chipotle pepper, chicken breast, and broth.
- 3. Cook on low for 6-8 hours.
- 4. About 30 minutes before serving, stir in cream cheese until well blended.
- 5. Serve hot with optional garnishes like turkey bacon, lime juice, and cilantro.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 6-8 hours
- Category: Main
- Method: Slow Cooker
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 780mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 36g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 22g
- Cholesterol: 75mg