Sopa De Elote or Sweet Corn Soup

5.00 (3)
⏱ 35 mins 🍽 8 serving(s) 🏷 Tex Mex

This creamy Tex Mex soup is a comforting dish featuring pureed corn kernels, poblano peppers, and a blend of half-and-half and milk. It is flavoured with onion and fresh cilantro, then finished with a sprinkle of grated Monterey Jack cheese. The recipe yields eight servings and can be prepared in just 35 minutes, making it an ideal choice for a satisfying meal.

Sopa De Elote or Sweet Corn Soup

Ingredients

  • 1/4 cup butter
  • 1/4 medium white onion, chopped
  • 1 medium poblano peppers, toasted,peeled and chopped or 1 (4 ounce) can chopped green chilies
  • 8 cups corn kernels, pureed in blender or food processor
  • 1 quart half-and-half
  • 1 quart milk
  • 1 sprig cilantro, minced
  • salt
  • 1 cup monterey jack cheese, grated

Method

  1. Melt the butter in a 6-quart saucepan.
  2. Place the chopped onion, pepper, and corn into the pan.
  3. Cook for 3 minutes, stirring the mixture continuously.
  4. Pour in the half-and-half, milk, and add the minced cilantro.
  5. Season the soup with salt according to your preference.
  6. Bring the mixture up to a boil.
  7. Lower the heat right away and let it cook gently for 10 minutes.
  8. Serve the soup in bowls and top each with the grated cheese.

Nutrition (per serving)

Sodium232000 mg

Recipe details

CategoryTex Mex
AuthorJulie in TX