Ingredients
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- 4 cups fresh corn kernels (or frozen)
- 4 cups low-sodium chicken broth
- 1 medium onion, chopped
- 1 red bell pepper, chopped
- 1/4 cup fresh cilantro, chopped
- Juice of 2 limes
- 2 tsp ground cumin
- 1 tsp chili powder
- 1 cup cream (or coconut cream for dairy-free)
Instructions
- Sauté onion and red bell pepper in a skillet until translucent.
- In the slow cooker, combine sautéed vegetables with corn, chicken broth, cumin, chili powder, and salt. Stir well.
- Cover and cook on low for 6 hours or high for 3 hours.
- Blend part of the soup with an immersion blender until creamy while keeping some chunks intact.
- Stir in cream or plant-based alternative along with lime juice and cilantro. Adjust seasoning as necessary.
- Serve in bowls garnished with extra cilantro or avocado slices.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 6 hours
- Category: Main
- Method: Slow Cooking
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 500mg
- Fat: 13g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 30mg
Keywords: - For added flavor, sauté garlic with onions and peppers. - Customize by adding jalapeños for heat or swapping in other veggies like zucchini. - Store leftovers in an airtight container for up to three days; reheat gently.