Ingredients
- 4 tbsp butter
- 1 yellow onion, diced
- 2 tbsp all purpose flour
- 2 cloves garlic
- 4 cups chicken stock
- 4 cups of corn (fresh or frozen)
- 3/4 cup half and half
- 2 tbsp Spanglish Asadero Elote seasoning
- 1/4 cup cotija cheese
- Juice of 1 lime
- 2 tbsp fresh Cilantro, diced
- For garnish: more cheese, sliced jalapeños, fresh cilantro, sprinkle of Spanglish Asadero Elote seasoning
Directions
- In a soup pot over medium heat, melt the butter. Once melted, add the onion, cooking until soft (about 5 minutes).
- Add the garlic and cook until fragrant (about 30 seconds).
- Sprinkle the flour over, combine well, and stir until the mixture is golden, about 2-3 minutes.
- Slowly whisk in the chicken broth until well blended. Bring to a simmer, then pour in the corn. Cook for about 5 minutes, until the corn is tender.
- Add the half and half and Spanglish Asadero Elote seasoning. Stir well to combine, then blend the soup until smooth, either using an immersion blender or pouring into a traditional blender.
- Stir the puréed soup back into the pot of remaining soup.
- Add in the cotija, lime juice, cilantro, and more Spanglish Asadero Elote seasoning to taste.
- Serve and top with your preferred garnishes. Enjoy!