Description
Enjoy a creamy, flavorful bowl of Elote Soup that captures the essence of traditional Mexican street corn. This vegan version is rich in spices and topped with a delicious crema, making it a comforting dish perfect for any occasion.
Ingredients
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For the Soup:
- 1 package (160 grams) frozen roasted corn, thawed
- 2 ribs diced celery
- 1 medium diced onion
- 4 cups vegan chicken broth
- 2 cups plant milk
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- 1 teaspoon ancho chili powder
- 1 tablespoon chopped cilantro
- 1 1/2 teaspoons Tajín seasoning
- 1 tablespoon avocado oil
- Salt and pepper to taste
For the Crema:
- 1/2 cup vegan sour cream
- 1/3 cup vegan mayo
- 1/4 cup lime juice
- Salt to taste
For Serving:
- Vegan cotija cheese
- Lime wedges
- Chopped cilantro
- Sliced jalapeños
- Tortilla strips
Instructions
- Sauté Vegetables: In a large pot, heat the avocado oil over medium heat. Add the diced onions and celery, and sauté for about 5-8 minutes until the onions become translucent.
- Add Spices and Corn: Stir in the garlic, thawed corn, oregano, ancho chili powder, and Tajín seasoning. Cook for an additional 3-5 minutes.
- Simmer: Pour in the vegan chicken broth and plant milk. Reduce the heat to medium-low and let the soup simmer for about 25 minutes.
- Blend: Use an immersion blender or a regular blender to blend about half of the soup until smooth.
- Reheat: Add the blended portion back into the pot and heat the soup through, adjusting the seasoning with salt and pepper to taste.
- Serve: Ladle the soup into bowls and top with crema, vegan cotija cheese, chopped cilantro, sliced jalapeños, and tortilla strips.
Notes
- For extra creaminess, consider adding a splash of coconut cream.
- This soup can be made ahead of time and reheated for convenience.
- Prep Time: 15 mins
- Cook Time: 30-35 minutes
- Category: soup
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 220
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 25g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 0 mg