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Panera Bread’s Street Corn Soup

Savor Panera Bread’s Street Corn Soup at Home Today

Enjoy a creamy bowl of Panera Bread’s Street Corn Soup, a delightful fusion of Southwestern flavors and fresh corn.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 45 minutes
Servings: 4 bowls
Course: Soup
Cuisine: Mexican
Calories: 350
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Soup Base
  • 2 tablespoons Olive Oil extra virgin enhances flavor
  • 1 cup Shallots diced
  • 3 cloves Garlic minced
  • 1 medium Jalapeno diced
  • 1 teaspoon Smoked Paprika
  • 1 teaspoon Cumin
  • 1 teaspoon Chili Powder adjust to taste
  • 4 cups Chicken Broth or vegetable broth for vegetarian
For the Creaminess
  • 2 cups Corn fresh or frozen
  • 1 cup Milk or plant-based milk
  • 1 cup Heavy Cream or half and half
For the Flavor and Garnish
  • 1 medium Red Bell Pepper diced
  • to taste Salt
  • to taste Ground White Pepper or black pepper
  • 2 tablespoons Lime Juice fresh recommended
  • 1/4 cup Chopped Cilantro optional
  • 1 cup Crispy Tortilla Chips for garnish
  • 1/2 cup Cotija Cheese optional

Equipment

  • large soup pot
  • immersion blender

Method
 

Cooking Steps
  1. Heat olive oil in a large soup pot over medium heat. Add shallots and sauté for 2-3 minutes until translucent.
  2. Stir in diced jalapeno, cooking for another 2-3 minutes. Add minced garlic and sauté for 1 minute until fragrant.
  3. Add smoked paprika, cumin, and chili powder, stirring for 30 seconds until fragrant.
  4. Pour in chicken broth and bring to a gentle simmer. Add corn and cook for 5-6 minutes.
  5. Purée the soup until smooth using an immersion blender. Return to heat if needed.
  6. Stir in milk and heavy cream, bringing to a gentle boil, then reduce to a simmer.
  7. Incorporate diced red bell pepper and simmer for an additional 2-3 minutes.
  8. Garnish with cotija cheese, chopped cilantro, and tortilla chips before serving.

Nutrition

Serving: 1bowlCalories: 350kcalCarbohydrates: 25gProtein: 10gFat: 22gSaturated Fat: 10gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 9gCholesterol: 65mgSodium: 800mgPotassium: 600mgFiber: 3gSugar: 5gVitamin A: 400IUVitamin C: 25mgCalcium: 150mgIron: 2mg

Notes

Adjust ingredients according to personal taste; can be made vegetarian. Best served warm with desired garnishes.

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