Mexican Street Corn Soup: Best Comfort Food with Turkey Bacon
Delicious and comforting, this Mexican Street Corn Soup features the smoky flavor of turkey bacon mixed with sweet corn, making it a perfect dish for any occasion.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Total Time: 35 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Soup
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Mexican
- Diet: Non-Vegetarian
Ingredients
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- 4 slices turkey bacon
- 1 cup corn kernels
- 1 onion, diced
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 4 cups chicken broth
- 1 teaspoon cumin
- 1 teaspoon chili powder
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1 lime, juiced
- ½ cup cilantro, chopped
Instructions
- In a large pot, cook the turkey bacon until crispy. Remove and set aside.
- Sauté the onion and garlic in the bacon fat until translucent.
- Add the corn, chicken broth, cumin, and chili powder. Bring to a boil and then simmer for 15 minutes.
- Stir in the heavy cream, lime juice, and cilantro.
- Crumble the bacon on top before serving.
Notes
- For a vegetarian version, omit the turkey bacon and use vegetable broth.
- Garnish with extra cilantro and lime wedges for added freshness.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 400
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 900mg
- Fat: 30g
- Saturated Fat: 15g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 10g
- Cholesterol: 60mg
Keywords: Mexican Street Corn Soup, Comfort Food, Turkey Bacon