Best 5 Mexican Corn And Poblano Soup Recipes

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**Mexican Corn and Poblano Soup: A Symphony of Flavors**

Indulge in a culinary journey to the heart of Mexico with our tantalizing Mexican Corn and Poblano Soup. This traditional soup, known as "Sopa de Elote y Rajas", is a symphony of flavors and textures that will warm your soul. Featuring juicy sweet corn, roasted poblano peppers, and a rich, creamy broth, this soup is a comforting and nutritious meal perfect for any occasion. Discover the authentic taste of Mexico with our easy-to-follow recipe, complete with variations and serving suggestions. Additionally, explore our curated collection of other delectable Mexican soups, including the classic Pozole, the spicy Menudo, and the hearty Albondigas Soup. Embark on a flavorful adventure and let the vibrant flavors of Mexican cuisine dance on your palate.

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CORN AND ROASTED POBLANO SOUP



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Provided by Food Network

Categories     appetizer

Time 1h30m

Yield 6 to 8 servings

Number Of Ingredients 12

2 quarts milk
2 tablespoons cumin seeds
2 bay leaves
Sprig of fresh rosemary or 1/2 teaspoon dried
1/4 cup olive oil or 4 tablespoons unsalted butter
2 large onions, diced
2 teaspoons salt
4 to 6 garlic cloves, minced
2 teaspoons ground cumin
8 cups fresh or canned corn kernels
6 poblano chilies, roasted, peeled, seeded and diced (see Note)
1 bunch chives, thinly sliced on the diagonal, for garnish

Steps:

  • Combine the milk, cumin seeds, bay leaves and rosemary in a medium saucepan. Place over low heat and bring nearly to a simmer. (Do not boil.) Remove from the heat and let sit 20 minutes to infuse.
  • Heat the olive oil or butter in a large saucepan or stockpot over medium heat. Cook the onions with the salt until golden brown, 15 to 20 minutes. Add the garlic and ground cumin and cook, stirring frequently, 5 minutes. Then stir in the corn kernels and diced chilies and continue cooking over low heat 5 more minutes.
  • Using your finest strainer, strain the infused herbal milk into the corn and chili mixture. Bring to a very slow simmer over low heat. Gently simmer 15 minutes.
  • Pour one third of the soup into a food processor or blender and puree. Stir back into the soup pot. Serve hot with the chives as garnish.

MEXICAN CORN-AND-POBLANO SOUP



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Provided by Martha Stewart

Categories     Food & Cooking     Soups, Stews & Stocks     Soup Recipes

Time 30m

Number Of Ingredients 8

3 scallions
1 large white onion, quartered lengthwise, root end kept intact
2 large fresh poblano chiles (8 ounces)
1 1/2 pounds frozen corn kernels, thawed and drained (about 3 1/3 cups), divided
1 tablespoon coarse salt
4 cups plus 3 tablespoons water, divided
2 tablespoons fine cornmeal or masa harina
Queso fresco cheese, crumbled, for sprinkling

Steps:

  • Cut dark-green tops off scallions, and finely chop. Preheat a large cast-iron skillet over medium-high heat. Place scallions, onion, and chiles in skillet, and cook, undisturbed, until charred on bottom, about 5 minutes. Turn vegetables with tongs, and cook, undisturbed, until charred on other side, about 5 minutes. (Vegetables can also be broiled on a baking sheet.)
  • Transfer scallions to a blender. Continue turning and charring chiles and onion until charred on all sides, 5 to 10 minutes more. Remove skillet from heat. Transfer onion to blender.
  • Transfer chiles to a bowl, cover immediately with plastic wrap, and let steam 15 minutes. Peel and discard charred skin from chiles, and remove stems and seeds. Halve chiles lengthwise, and slice crosswise into 1/4-inch-thick strips.
  • Add 2 1/2 cups corn, the salt, and 2 cups water to blender. Puree until smooth, about 1 minute. Transfer puree to skillet. Stir in remaining corn and 2 cups water. Bring to a boil over high heat, reduce heat, and simmer, stirring occasionally, until thickened slightly, about 8 minutes.
  • Whisk together cornmeal and remaining 3 tablespoons water. Stir into soup along with chiles, and simmer until it has the consistency of porridge, about 2 minutes.
  • Divide soup among 6 bowls; garnish with chopped scallion greens, and sprinkle with cheese. Soup can be refrigerated 2 days; let cool completely before refrigerating. Gently reheat in a covered pot over medium heat, stirring occasionally.

MEXICAN POBLANO SOUP WITH BROTH



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A discovery for the World Tour 2005. This is another Patricia Wriedt recipe. Epazote is an herb that you may or may not have access to. As I understand it, if you don't have it, just leave it out. There's some very interesting reading about Epazote if you Google it. Happy cooking!

Provided by Elmotoo

Categories     Clear Soup

Time 30m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 9

2 poblano chiles (peeled)
4 cups chicken broth
2 cups corn kernels
1 cup tomato sauce
1 medium onion
1 teaspoon epazote (optional)
1 teaspoon chicken bouillon
1 tablespoon vegetable oil
salt and pepper

Steps:

  • Saute onion in oil until be transparent.
  • Add poblanos and corn; add tomato sauce and cook 5 minutes.
  • Add the chicken broth, chicken bouillon, epazote and let cook for 20 minute Season to taste.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 249.1, Fat 6.2, SaturatedFat 1.1, Sodium 1080.2, Carbohydrate 43.3, Fiber 5.7, Sugar 5.6, Protein 11.5

CREAMY CORN AND POBLANO SOUP



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This is another creamy corn dish that has no cream in it - in fact, it has no dairy at all. I simmer the corn cobs to make the stock. When the corn is sweet, so is the soup, and I love the contrast of the sweet, creamy potage against the spicy roasted peppers.

Provided by Martha Rose Shulman

Categories     soups and stews, appetizer, side dish

Time 2h

Yield 4 to 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 8

6 ears of corn (5 cups kernels)
6 cups water
Salt to taste
1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil
1 medium white onion, chopped
2 garlic cloves, minced
2 poblano chilies
1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro or 2 tablespoons minced chives (optional)

Steps:

  • Take the corn off the cobs. You should have about 5 cups kernels. Set aside 1 cup of the kernels.
  • Place the corn cobs in a large soup pot and add the water. Make sure they are covered or at least floating in the water; you can break them in half if they are very large. Bring to a boil, reduce the heat, partly cover and simmer 30 minutes. Season to taste with salt. Remove and discard the cobs. Line a strainer with cheesecloth and set it over a bowl. Strain the broth and measure out 5 cups. Freeze any leftover broth.
  • Heat the oil over medium heat in a heavy soup pot and add the onion. Cook, stirring, until it is tender, about 5 minutes. Add the garlic and stir until fragrant, about 30 seconds, and then add the 4 cups of corn kernels and salt to taste. Cook, stirring often, for 4 to 5 minutes, until the corn is just tender. Add the corn broth and bring to a simmer. Cover and simmer for 30 minutes.
  • Meanwhile roast the chilies, either directly over a gas flame or under a broiler, turning often until they are uniformly charred. Transfer to a plastic bag and seal, or transfer to a bowl and cover tightly. Allow the peppers to cool, then remove the charred skin, rinse and past dry. Remove the seeds and veins (I recommend that you wear plastic gloves for this) and cut in thin strips or dice.
  • Steam the kernels set aside for the garnish for 5 minutes, until tender. Set aside.
  • Working in batches, purée the soup in a blender, taking care to remove the insert from the top and cover tightly with a kitchen towel to avoid splashes. Return to the heat, taste and adjust salt, and heat through.
  • Ladle the soup into bowls. Combine the steamed corn kernels and diced chilies and place a spoonful in the middle of each bowl of soup. Garnish with a sprinkling of cilantro or chives if desired, and serve.

Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 109, UnsaturatedFat 2 grams, Carbohydrate 21 grams, Fat 3 grams, Fiber 3 grams, Protein 3 grams, SaturatedFat 0 grams, Sodium 956 milligrams, Sugar 4 grams

MEXICAN CHORIZO AND CORN SOUP



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This filling soup is fantastic when you need to warm up on a blustery day! If you want a chowder consistency, use a potato masher to break down some of the spuds. -Laura Davis, Chincoteague, Virginia

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Lunch

Time 50m

Yield 10 servings (3-1/2 quarts).

Number Of Ingredients 14

3/4 pound bulk fresh chorizo or spicy pork sausage
1 large onion, chopped
1 medium sweet red pepper, chopped
1 poblano pepper, seeded and chopped
3 garlic cloves, minced
1/3 cup all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon ground cumin
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon pepper
2 cartons (32 ounces each) reduced-sodium chicken broth
1-1/2 pounds potatoes (about 4 medium), peeled and cut into 1/2-inch cubes
3 cups frozen corn (about 16 ounces)
1/2 cup sour cream
Optional: Queso fresco and chopped fresh cilantro

Steps:

  • In a Dutch oven, cook and crumble chorizo over medium heat until cooked through, 4-6 minutes. Using a slotted spoon, remove chorizo to paper towels, reserving 2 tablespoons drippings in pan., In drippings, saute onion and the red and poblano peppers over medium heat until tender, 8-10 minutes. Add garlic; cook and stir 1 minute. Stir in flour and seasonings until blended; cook and stir 3 minutes. Gradually stir in broth., Add potatoes and corn; bring to a boil. Reduce heat; simmer, uncovered, until potatoes are tender, 10-15 minutes. Stir in sour cream and chorizo; heat through. If desired, serve with cheese and cilantro.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 269 calories, Fat 13g fat (5g saturated fat), Cholesterol 33mg cholesterol, Sodium 1063mg sodium, Carbohydrate 25g carbohydrate (4g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 13g protein.

Tips for Making Mexican Corn and Poblano Soup:

  • Use fresh poblano peppers. Fresh poblano peppers have a bright green color and a mild flavor. If you can't find fresh poblano peppers, you can use canned poblano peppers, but the flavor will not be as good.
  • Roast the poblano peppers before using them. Roasting the poblano peppers brings out their flavor and makes them easier to peel. To roast the poblano peppers, place them on a baking sheet and broil them in the oven until the skin is blackened. Then, place the poblano peppers in a paper bag and let them steam for 10 minutes. Once the poblano peppers are cool enough to handle, peel off the skin.
  • Use a variety of corn. You can use fresh corn, frozen corn, or canned corn in this soup. If you use fresh corn, be sure to husk and silk the corn before using it. If you use frozen corn, thaw it before using it. If you use canned corn, drain and rinse it before using it.
  • Add some spice. This soup is mild, so you can add some spice to it if you like. You can add a pinch of cayenne pepper, chili powder, or cumin to the soup. You can also add some chopped jalapeño peppers to the soup.
  • Serve the soup with your favorite toppings. You can serve this soup with a variety of toppings, such as sour cream, avocado, cilantro, or cotija cheese.

Conclusion:

Mexican corn and poblano soup is a delicious and easy-to-make soup that is perfect for a cold day. The soup is made with fresh corn, poblano peppers, and a variety of other ingredients. It is a flavorful and satisfying soup that is sure to please everyone at the table.

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