mexican corn soup

Name: Mexican Corn Soup
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 40 min
Yield: 6
Cuisine: Mexican
Ingredients: 2 tablespoon(s) oil; 1/2 medium green bell pepper, chopped; 2 stalk(s) celery, chopped; 1/2 pound(s) ground beef; 1 teaspoon(s) finely chopped jalepeno (I used the kind for nachos); 1-2 pinch(es) red pepper flakes according to amount of heat you want; 1 package(s) taco seasoning mix (1.25 oz); 1/2 teaspoon(s) garlic powder; 1 teaspoon(s) cumin; 1/4 teaspoon(s) cinnamon; 1 box(es) chicken broth, low salt (32 oz); 1 can(s) creamed corn (14.5 oz); 1 can(s) cream of chicken soup (10.5 oz); 1 1/4 cup(s) milk (1 soup can full); 3 - green onions, chopped; 1 teaspoon(s) fresh cilantro chopped fine; 6 - corn tortillas (plus 5 for garnish); ## GARNISH WITH ANY OR ALL OF THESE; 1 tablespoon(s) sour cream; 1 tablespoon(s) chunky salsa; - diced avacado; - Mexican blend shredded cheese; - thin strips of corn tortillas fried crispy

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Wanda Grundmann

Kenner, LA

Updated on May 29, 2021

So quick. So easy. So delicious. Nuff said! Be prepared to hear a lot of "mmmm's" at the dinner table.

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Two bowls of Mexican Corn Chowder with toppings.

Blue Ribbon Recipe

Thick, creamy, and full of flavor, this is a unique tortilla soup. There isn't much meat in it but it's thick like a chowder. The seasoning combination gives this corn soup a Southwest feel. What's unusual, is corn tortillas are cooked down like dumplings and adds a nice corn flavor. Super hearty, this is a delicious soup on a cool, crisp evening.

— The Test Kitchen

prep time 10 Min

cook time 40 Min

method Stove Top

yield 6 serving(s)

Ingredients

2 tablespoons oil
1/2 medium green bell pepper, chopped
2 stalks celery, chopped
1/2 pound ground beef
1 teaspoon finely chopped jalepeno (I used the kind for nachos)
1-2 pinch red pepper flakes according to amount of heat you want
1 package taco seasoning mix (1.25 oz)
1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
1 teaspoon cumin
1/4 teaspoon cinnamon
1 box chicken broth, low salt (32 oz)
1 can creamed corn (14.5 oz)
1 can cream of chicken soup (10.5 oz)
1 1/4 cups milk (1 soup can full)
3 - green onions, chopped
1 teaspoon fresh cilantro chopped fine
6 - corn tortillas (plus 5 for garnish)
GARNISH WITH ANY OR ALL OF THESE
1 tablespoon sour cream
1 tablespoon chunky salsa
- diced avacado
- Mexican blend shredded cheese
- thin strips of corn tortillas fried crispy

How To Make mexican corn soup

Test Kitchen Tips

To make things a bit easier we did not fry our own tortilla strips. We bought already made tortilla strips in the salad section of the supermarket.

Step 1

Heat the oil in a 5 quart pot and saute the bell pepper and celery for about 5 minutes to soften.

Step 2

Add the ground meat, jalapeno peppers, taco seasoning, garlic powder, cumin, and cinnamon, and saute until the meat is browned (about 5 more minutes).
Step 3

Add the chicken broth. Cover and simmer for about 10 minutes.
Step 4

Then add the creamed corn, cream of chicken soup, milk, green onion, and cilantro. Add a pinch of red pepper flakes (more if you want it spicier).
Step 5

Place 6 corn tortillas in a stack and cut them into 1/2 to 1-inch squares. When the soup comes back up to a simmer add the cut-up tortillas and continue to simmer, covered until the tortillas are just about totally dissolved in the soup (about 15 minutes). Stir often to keep the soup from scorching.
Step 6

Serve and enjoy with any or all of the suggested garnishes. If you want a crunchy garnish, stack the extra 5 tortillas and slice them into thin strips and fry them in hot oil for a few minutes until they are starting to turn a shade darker and are nice and crispy. Drain on paper towels. Then just add as much as you want to each serving. Of all the garnishes you will definitely want a spoon of sour cream in each serving.
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