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Crema de Elote

Prep Time:

10 Minutes

Serves:

4 Servings

Cook Time:

25 Minutes

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About the Recipe

Crema de Elote is a simple, silky Mexican corn soup that lets fresh sweet corn shine. Potato gives it body, sautéed onion adds depth, and crisp croutons provide the perfect finish.

Ingredients

Corn Soup


  • 2 ears fresh corn, shucked
  • 1 medium potato, peeled and diced
  • 1 medium white or yellow onion, diced
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 3 cups vegetable broth or vegan chicken-style broth
  • Salt, to taste
  • Freshly cracked black pepper, to taste


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  • Croutons

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Preparation

Step 1


Stand each ear of corn upright on a cutting board and slice off the kernels. Reserve the kernels and discard the cobs.



Step 2


Add the corn kernels, potato, and broth to a medium pot. Bring to a boil, then reduce the heat and simmer for 15–20 minutes, until the potato and corn are tender.



Step 3


Meanwhile, heat the olive oil in a skillet over medium heat. Add the onion and sauté for 5–7 minutes, until soft and translucent.



Step 4


Add the sautéed onion to the pot. Carefully blend the soup until completely smooth and creamy, working in batches if using a countertop blender.



Step 5


For an especially silky texture, strain the soup through a fine-mesh sieve into a clean pot, pressing on the solids.



Step 6


Warm the soup gently over low heat and season with salt and black pepper. Ladle into bowls and serve with croutons.

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