Description
A comforting and nourishing soup made with creamy potatoes, sweet corn, and fresh vegetables.
Ingredients
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- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 large sweet onion (chopped)
- 2 poblano chiles (stemmed, seeded, and chopped)
- 1 red bell pepper (chopped)
- 4 garlic cloves (minced)
- 1 ½ pounds Yukon gold potatoes (peeled and chopped)
- 4 cups low sodium vegetable broth
- 4 cups corn (canned, fire-roasted, fresh, grilled, or frozen)
- 2 ¼ cups whole milk (divided)
- 1 pinch cayenne pepper
- 2 teaspoons chili powder
- 1 teaspoon fresh ground black pepper
- 1 tablespoon granulated sugar
- 2 tablespoons cornstarch
- 4 ounces white American cheese (cut into cubes)
- Mexican crema or sour cream
- Lime juice
- Cilantro
- Lime wedges
- Queso Fresco cheese or Cotija
- Tortilla chips or strips
Instructions
- In a large pot or Dutch oven, warm the butter and olive oil over medium heat.
- Add the chopped onion, poblano chiles, and red bell pepper. Sauté for about 3 to 5 minutes or until they become slightly tender.
- Add the minced garlic and continue to sauté for another minute until fragrant.
- Add the chopped potatoes, broth, and corn. Bring to a simmer and cook over medium heat for about 15 minutes, until the potatoes are tender but not mushy.
- Transfer 2 cups of the soup to a separate bowl or blender. Puree the 2 cups of soup until creamy.
- Pour the puree back into the pot.
- Reduce the heat to low. Stir in 2 cups of milk, cayenne pepper, chili powder, black pepper, and sugar.
- Combine cornstarch with remaining ¼ cup of milk and stir until dissolved. Slowly add to the soup while stirring until fully incorporated.
- Heat the soup gently until thickened and bubbly.
- Remove from heat and stir in diced American cheese until melted.
- Taste and adjust seasoning if needed. Serve immediately and garnish with tortilla chips, crema, cilantro, and lime wedges.
Notes
This soup is great for leftovers; flavors develop further after a day in the fridge.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Soup
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 400mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 15g
- Cholesterol: 30mg