Spicy Corn Soup

Corn kernels with spicy jalapeno and zesty tomatoes are pureed to make a creamy corn soup while roasted corn kernels add texture and charred flavor
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Spicy Corn Soup
Corn kernels with spicy jalapeno and zesty tomatoes are pureed to make a creamy corn soup while roasted corn kernels add texture and charred flavor

April 19, 2025
URL: https://www.ro-tel.com/recipes/chilis-soups/spicy-corn-soup-8326

  • Prep time 30 minutes
  • Total time 30 minutes
  • Servings 4

Ingredients

  • 2 tablespoons vegetable oil, divided

  • 1 cup chopped yellow onion

  • 1 jalapeno pepper, seeded and finely chopped

  • 4 cups Birds Eye® Sweet Kernel Corn, divided

  • 2 cups vegetable broth

  • 1 can (10 oz each) Ro*Tel® Original Diced Tomatoes & Green Chilies, undrained

  • 1 cup whole milk

  • 1/2 teaspoon salt

  • 1/2 cup heavy (whipping) cream

  • 2 cups crushed tortilla chips

  • 1/2 cup crumbled Cotija or feta cheese

  • 1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro

Nutrition Information

508 calories, 52g carbs

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Nutrition Information

508 calories, 52g carbs

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Directions

  • Step one

    Heat 1 tablespoon oil in 5-quart saucepan or Dutch oven over medium heat. Add onion and jalapeno and cook until tender, about 10 minutes, stirring occasionally. Stir in 2 cups corn, broth, undrained tomatoes, milk and salt; bring to a boil. Reduce heat and simmer 10 minutes.

  • Step two

    Meanwhile, heat remaining 1 tablespoon oil in large skillet over medium-high heat. Add remaining 2 cups corn and cook until golden brown, about 10 minutes, stirring occasionally.

  • Step three

    Puree soup using an immersion blender until smooth. Stir in cream and roasted corn kernels. Garnish servings with tortilla chips, cheese and cilantro.

Tips

For a spicier kick, try Ro*Tel® Hot Diced Tomatoes with Habaneros

Nutrition Information

508 calories, 52g carbs

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Spicy Corn Soup

Nutrition information

Nutrient Amount % Daily Value
Calcium 268 mg 27%
Carbohydrate 52 g 17%
Cholesterol 46 mg 15%
Total Fat 30 g 46%
Iron 1 mg 8%
Calories 508 kcal 25%
Sodium 1364 mg 56%
Protein 13 g 26%
Saturated Fat 13 g 63%
Sugars 13 g 1%
Vitamin C 16 mg 26%