Description
Slow Cooker Mexican Street Corn Soup is a delightful fusion of comfort and flavor inspired by the beloved Mexican street corn. This creamy soup features sweet corn, savory chicken, and crispy bacon, all simmered to perfection in your slow cooker. With just 10 minutes of prep time, it’s an ideal choice for busy weeknights or cozy gatherings. The combination of spices and rich creaminess makes every spoonful satisfying, while optional garnishes like lime and cilantro elevate the dish further. Whether enjoyed as a main course or a side, this soup will warm you from the inside out.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 white onion, diced
- 1 poblano pepper or jalapeño pepper, diced
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 tsp chili powder
- 2 tsp cumin
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 2 cups frozen corn
- 2 medium russet potatoes, peeled and diced
- 1 lb chicken breast
- 6 cups chicken broth
- 8 oz cream cheese or crème fraîche
- 6 slices of bacon
Instructions
- Sauté onion, poblano pepper, and garlic in olive oil until soft; stir in chili powder and cumin.
- Transfer sautéed mixture to the slow cooker and add corn, potatoes, chipotle pepper, adobo sauce, chicken breast, and chicken broth.
- Cook on low for 6-8 hours.
- In the last 30 minutes of cooking, stir in cream cheese until melted and combined.
- Prepare bacon until crispy; crumble over the soup before serving.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 6–8 hours
- Category: Main
- Method: Slow Cooking
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 380
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 850mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 36g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 18g
- Cholesterol: 70mg