Yummy soup of the Day: Mexican Corn Soup

Pureed mexican street corn soup 

I am such a fan of soups because you can jam so many yummy ingredients into one place and - for the most part - make the thing quickly. 


Check out the ingredient list:
 

Ingredients

  • 1/4 cup olive or vegetable oil
  • 6 cups fresh corn kernels , from 8-10 cobs (save 6 of the stripped cobs for simmering the soup)
  • 1 cup chopped yellow onion
  • 1/8 to 1/4 teaspoon chili powder (depending on your heat preferences), plus additional to taste
  • kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
  • 2 cloves garlic , chopped
  • 4 cups chicken or vegetable broth
  • 1/2 cup sour cream
  • 1/2 cup grated Cotija cheese , plus additional for garnish (substitute Parmesan or Romano if Cotija is unavailable)
  • 1 tablespoon fresh lime juice
  • 1 teaspoon grated lime zest
  • 2 tablespoons plus 2 teaspoons chopped cilantro , divided  And then go HERE FOR THE RECIPE