How long does Mexican Corn Soup take?

35 minutes from start to finish. That is 20 minutes of preparation and 15 minutes of cooking.

How many people does Mexican Corn Soup serve?

2. The ingredient quantities on this page rescale if you are cooking for a different number.

Is Mexican Corn Soup vegetarian?

Yes. No meat, no fish and no egg.

Is Mexican Corn Soup spicy?

It is mild: 1 on our scale of 3. Chilli scales gently when you change the servings, so doubling the recipe does not double the heat.

What do I need to make Mexican Corn Soup?

1 cup Sweet Corn Kernels, 1 cup Vegetable Stock, ¼ cup Onion, ¼ cup Tomato, 2 tbsp Oil, 2 tbsp Garlic, and a few more listed on this page.

Do I need a pressure cooker for Mexican Corn Soup?

No, it is cooked in an open pot.

How many calories are in Mexican Corn Soup?

About 375 a serving. The full nutrition table is on this page, per serving and for the whole batch.

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Mexican Corn Soup

Name: Mexican Corn Soup
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 15 min
Total time: 35 min
Yield: 2 servings
Cuisine: Mexican
Ingredients: 2 tbsp Oil; 2 tbsp Garlic, Finely Chopped; ¼ cup Onion, Finely Chopped; 1 tsp Jalapeno, Finely Chopped; ½ tsp Cumin Powder; ¼ tsp Red Chilli Powder; 1¼ tsp Salt; 1 cup Sweet Corn Kernels; 1 cup Vegetable Stock; 1 tsp Oil; ¼ cup Sweet Corn Kernels; ¼ cup Onion, Finely Chopped; ¼ cup Tomato, Finely Chopped; 2 tbsp Coriander Leaves, Finely Chopped; 1 tsp Lemon Juice; 0.125 tsp Cumin Powder; 1 pinch Salt; 1½ cup Vegetable Stock; 3 tbsp Fresh Cream; 2 tbsp Jalapeno, Slices; ¼ tsp Paprika Powder

35 min
mild
Serves 2

Prep 20 min · Cook 15 min

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7 steps, each one filmed. A short video for every step, so your hands never have to leave the pan.

Also known as Sweet Corn Soup, Creamy Corn Soup · Veg · Sweets & Desserts, Soups & Salads

Sweets & Desserts Soups & Salads Gluten-free

Mexican corn soup: pureed sweet corn and jalapeno with stock and cream, topped with corn and pico de gallo. Mild, serves 2, 35 minutes, step-by-step video.

Good for: Rainy Day

Ingredients

17 items

2 people

Oil2 tbsp
Garlic, Finely Chopped2 tbsp
Onion, Finely Chopped½ cup
Jalapeno, Finely Chopped1 tsp
Cumin Powder0.63 tsp
Red Chilli Powder¼ tsp
Salt1¼ tsp
Sweet Corn Kernels1¼ cup
Vegetable Stock2½ cup
Oil1 tsp
Tomato, Finely Chopped¼ cup
Coriander Leaves, Finely Chopped2 tbsp
Lemon Juice1 tsp
Salt1 pinch
Fresh Cream3 tbsp
Jalapeno, Slices2 tbsp
Paprika Powder¼ tsp

Contains: milk.

Nutrition

Per 1 person, and for all 2 people. Worked out from the ingredients, so treat it as a close guide.

Nutrient	Per 1 person	All 2 people
Energy	375kcal	750kcal
Protein	5.7g	11g
Carbohydrate	31g	62g
Fat	27g	54g
Fibre	3.5g	7g
Sugar	8g	16g

Method

1
In a pan, heat oil and add the chopped garlic, onion, and jalapeno. Saute until the onion turns translucent
OilGarlicOnionJalapeno
2
Add the cumin powder, red chili powder, salt, and sweet corn kernels. Saute for 1 minute. Add 1 cup of vegetable stock and simmer, covered, for 5 minutes.
Cumin PowderRed Chilli PowderSaltSweet Corn KernelsVegetable Stock
3
Blend into a smooth puree
4
Heat a pan, add some oil and saute the corn kernels for 2 minutes, or until cooked.
OilSweet Corn Kernels
5
For the topping, we are going to make a fresh Salsa, also known as Pico de Gallo. In a small bowl, combine the chopped onion, chopped tomato, coriander, lemon juice, cumin powder and salt. Set this aside.
OnionTomatoCoriander LeavesLemon JuiceCumin PowderSalt
6
Add the puree back into the pan and add 1 ½ Cups of vegetable stock to the corn puree. Bring to a boil. Add the cream and turn off the heat.
Vegetable StockFresh Cream
7
Top the soup with some of the sauteed corn and some Pico de Gallo (fresh salsa). Arrange some jalapeño slices on top, and sprinkle a pinch of paprika on top. Mexican Corn Soup is ready to serve!
JalapenoPaprika Powder

Before you start

How long does Mexican Corn Soup take?: 35 minutes from start to finish. That is 20 minutes of preparation and 15 minutes of cooking.
How many people does Mexican Corn Soup serve?: 2. The ingredient quantities on this page rescale if you are cooking for a different number.
Is Mexican Corn Soup vegetarian?: Yes. No meat, no fish and no egg.
Is Mexican Corn Soup spicy?: It is mild: 1 on our scale of 3. Chilli scales gently when you change the servings, so doubling the recipe does not double the heat.
What do I need to make Mexican Corn Soup?: 1 cup Sweet Corn Kernels, 1 cup Vegetable Stock, ¼ cup Onion, ¼ cup Tomato, 2 tbsp Oil, 2 tbsp Garlic, and a few more listed on this page.
Do I need a pressure cooker for Mexican Corn Soup?: No, it is cooked in an open pot.
How many calories are in Mexican Corn Soup?: About 375 a serving. The full nutrition table is on this page, per serving and for the whole batch.