Slow Cooker Mexican Street Corn Soup
Indulge in the rich, comforting flavors of Slow Cooker Mexican Street Corn Soup, a delightful dish that combines tender chicken, vibrant vegetables, and sweet corn into a creamy masterpiece. This easy-to-make soup is perfect for busy weeknights or cozy gatherings with friends and family. With minimal prep time and the magic of a slow cooker, you can set it and forget it while the ingredients meld together to create a satisfying meal. Top it off with fresh garnishes like lime juice and cilantro for an extra burst of flavor. Enjoy this nutritious and hearty soup as a main course or alongside your favorite sides.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 6 hours
- Total Time: 6 hours 10 minutes
- Yield: Serves approximately 6
- Category: Main
- Method: Slow Cooker
- Cuisine: Mexican
Ingredients
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- 1 white onion, diced
- 1 poblano pepper or jalapeno 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 chipotle pepper in adobo sauce, diced
- 1 lb chicken breast
- 6 cups chicken broth
- 8 oz cream cheese
Instructions
- Heat a large sauté pan over medium heat and add olive oil. Sauté onion, pepper, and garlic for about 3 minutes until softened. Stir in chili powder and cumin; cook for another minute until fragrant.
- Transfer the vegetable mixture to the slow cooker. Add frozen corn, diced potatoes, chipotle pepper, chicken breast, and chicken broth.
- Set your slow cooker to low and cook for 6-8 hours until the chicken is tender.
- In the last 30 minutes of cooking, stir in cream cheese until melted and fully incorporated.
- Serve hot with optional toppings like crispy turkey bacon crumbles, lime juice, cilantro, or cotija cheese.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 900mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 35g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 22g
- Cholesterol: 70mg