Slow Cooker Mexican Street Corn Soup
Slow Cooker Mexican Street Corn Soup is a creamy, savory delight that blends the vibrant flavors of corn, spices, and tender chicken. Perfect for busy weeknights or cozy gatherings, this easy-to-make soup requires just under 10 minutes of prep time, allowing you to set it and forget it while the slow cooker works its magic. The combination of fresh vegetables and aromatic seasonings creates a rich flavor profile that warms the soul. Customize your bowl with toppings like crumbled turkey bacon, cotija cheese, and a squeeze of lime for an extra burst of freshness. This nutritious dish is sure to become a family favorite!
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 6–8 hours
- Total Time: 0 hours
- Yield: Serves approximately 6
- Category: Main
- Method: Slow Cooker
- Cuisine: Mexican
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 white onion
- 1 poblano pepper
- 2 cloves garlic
- 2 tsp chili powder
- 2 tsp cumin
- 1 tsp sea salt
- 1 tbsp olive oil or avocado oil
- 2 cups frozen corn
- 2 medium russet potatoes
- 1 chipotle pepper in adobo sauce
- 2 tbsp adobo sauce
- 1 lb chicken breast
- 6 cups chicken broth
- 8 oz cream cheese or crème fraîche
- 6 slices of Turkey Bacon
- 2 limes
- cilantro
- 1/2 cup cotija cheese
Instructions
- Sauté diced onion, poblano pepper, and minced garlic in olive oil until softened.
- Stir in chili powder and cumin; cook until fragrant.
- Transfer the mixture to your slow cooker and add corn, potatoes, chipotle pepper, adobo sauce, chicken breast, and broth.
- Cover and cook on low for 6–8 hours.
- In the last 30 minutes, stir in cream cheese until melted.
- Serve hot with desired toppings.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 850mg
- Fat: 16g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 36g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 15g
- Cholesterol: 55mg