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Crema de Elote recipe.

Crema de Elote

author Maricruz Avalos Flores
4 servings
Enjoy this crema de elote, a flavorful creamy corn soup with a velvety texture and a sweet and savory flavor from the sweet corn. Garnish with poblano peppers, cheese, and a drizzle of cream before serving.
prep 10 minutes
cook 20 minutes
total 30 minutes
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Ingredients 

  • 3 cups corn kernels (canned or frozen )
  • ½ cup onion (diced)
  • 4 cups chicken stock
  • 1 cup Mexican crema ( or sour cream)
  • 2 Tablespoons butter
  • 2 Tablespoons olive oil
  • 1 clove garlic (sliced)
  • 1 teaspoon dried epazote or oregano
  • salt & pepper (to taste)

For garnish (optional):

  • 1 medium poblano pepper (roasted and cut into strips)
  • queso panela ( or queso fresco, cotija cheese, etc.)
  • Mexican cream (or sour cream)

Instructions
 

  • Heat the oil in a pot over medium heat. Add butter and allow to melt.
  • Add onion to the pot and cook stirring constantly for 2 minutes or until onions become soft and translucent.
  • Add corn and season with salt and pepper. Cook for 2 minutes then stir in the garlic and cook until fragrant (read notes).
  • Pour in the chicken stock and bring to a boil, cook for 3 minutes over medium-high heat.
  • Now, use an immersion blender to blend the corn or transfer to a stand blender and blend until nicely smooth (read notes).
  • Cook the corn mixture in the pot for 5 minutes.
  • Mix in the cream and cook for 2 minutes.
  • Mix in the dried epazote and keep cooking until the soup lightly thickens. Adjust seasonings to taste and turn off the heat.
  • Serve the crema de elote in bowls and garnish with roasted poblano chilies, corn, panela cheese, and a swirl of crema.

Notes

  • You can remove 1/2 cup of the corn mixture and use it as garnish when serving your soup.
  • For a nice smooth consistency, you can strain the blended corn mixture through a fine-mesh sieve to remove any remaining corn fibers.
  • You can also add other spices to flavor this crema soup, such as ground cumin, paprika, or a hint of chili powder. Adjust the seasonings according to your taste preferences.
Nutrition Information
Serving: 1 serving | Calories: 348kcal | Carbohydrates: 27g | Protein: 10g | Fat: 25g | Saturated Fat: 5g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 2g | Monounsaturated Fat: 8g | Trans Fat: 0.2g | Cholesterol: 46mg | Sodium: 904mg | Potassium: 406mg | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 8g | Vitamin A: 505IU | Vitamin C: 4mg | Calcium: 123mg | Iron: 1mg