Spicy Southwest Corn-Cheese Soup

Corn is a staple ingredient in Southwest cuisine and is often used in various dishes, including soups, stews, and salads.

This is vegetarian, gluten free and high protein recipe. Dish can be prepared in 45 minutes. Recipe requires some culinary experience (medium difficulty). Number of ingredients: 16.

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Spicy Southwest Corn-Cheese Soup

Cooking Method: Boiling, Simmering Cuisine: American, Mexican Courses: Gluten free, Lunch, Soup, Vegetarian Recipe Keys: Gluten Free High Protein Vegetarian

Difficulty: Intermediate Prep Time 15 min Cook Time 25 min Rest Time 5 min Total Time 45 mins

Servings: 4 Calories: 1000

Best Season: Suitable throughout the year

Ingredients

Servings

• 2 tablespoon Olive Oil
• 1 medium Onion
• 2 clove Garlic
• 1 medium Red Bell Pepper
• 1 medium Jalapeno Pepper
• 1 teaspoon Ground Cumin
• 1 teaspoon Paprika
• ¹⁄₂ teaspoon Cayenne Pepper
• ¹⁄₂ teaspoon Salt
• ¹⁄₄ teaspoon Black Pepper
• 2 cup Frozen Corn
• 4 cup Vegetable Broth
• 1 can Diced Tomatoes
• 4 ounce Cream Cheese
• ¹⁄₂ cup Cheddar Cheese
• 2 tablespoon Fresh Cilantro

Instructions

1. Heat olive oil in a large pot over medium heat. Add onion, garlic, red bell pepper, and jalapeno pepper. Cook until vegetables are softened.
2. Add ground cumin, paprika, cayenne pepper, salt, and black pepper. Stir well.
3. Add frozen corn, vegetable broth, and diced tomatoes. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer for 15 minutes.
4. Use an immersion blender to blend the soup until smooth.
5. Add cream cheese and cheddar cheese. Stir until melted and well combined.
6. Serve hot, garnished with fresh cilantro.

Nutrition Facts

Servings 4

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Amount Per Serving

Calories 250kcal

% Daily Value *

Total Fat 12g19%

Total Carbohydrate 28g10%

Sugars 8g

Protein 10g20%

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* The Percentage Daily Values are calculated from a 2,000 calorie diet. Your specific daily value may vary, depending on your individual calorie requirements.