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Mexican Street Corn Recipe

This rich and flavorful Mexican Street Corn Chowder combines the smoky heat of chipotle peppers with the sweetness of fresh corn and creamy textures. Topped with crumbled cheese and crispy bacon, this chowder is perfect for a hearty meal with vibrant Mexican-inspired flavors.
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Course: Soup
Cuisine: Mexican
Keyword: Mexican Street Corn Recipe
Total Time: 4 hours 50 minutes

Ingredients

  • 3 cups chicken broth divided
  • 2 chipotle peppers in adobo chopped
  • 5-6 ears corn shucked and kernels removed (approximately 4 cups), divided
  • 1 small yellow onion finely chopped
  • 2 russet potatoes peeled and cubed
  • 3 cloves garlic minced
  • 1 small red bell pepper chopped
  • 1 cup heavy cream
  • 2 teaspoons ancho chile powder
  • 1 teaspoon dried oregano
  • 2 teaspoons cumin
  • Kosher salt and black pepper to taste
  • 3 tablespoons all-purpose flour
  • 6 slices bacon cooked and crumbled
  • 1 cup cotija or feta cheese crumbled
  • Optional toppings: chopped cilantro chopped chives or green onions, sliced jalapeños, extra cotija or bacon, sour cream, lime wedges, diced avocado, etc.

Instructions

  • Using either an immersion blender or a regular blender, blend together the chipotle peppers, 1 cup of corn kernels, and 1 cup of chicken broth until smooth. Set this mixture aside.
  • In a slow cooker, combine the remaining corn kernels, onion, potatoes, garlic, red bell pepper, ancho chile powder, cumin, oregano, and the rest of the chicken broth. Season with salt and black pepper to taste. Stir in the pureed corn mixture, cover the slow cooker, and cook on high for 4 hours or on low for 8 hours.
  • In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour and heavy cream until smooth. After the slow cooker has finished its main cooking cycle, stir this creamy mixture into the chowder. Add in the bacon and cheese crumbles, reserving a portion of both for garnish if desired. Cover and cook for an additional 30 minutes.
  • Serve the chowder warm, garnished with your choice of toppings such as cilantro, chives, extra bacon, or a squeeze of lime.

Notes

Feel free to customize the toppings to your preference to add extra freshness and texture.