Best Elote Corn Soup Recipe - How To Make Elote Corn Soup

Ingredients

• 3 tbsp. extra-virgin olive oil
• 5 cloves garlic, minced
• 6 c. corn kernels (from about 8 ears)
• Kosher salt
• 2 c. low-sodium chicken or vegetable broth
• 1/2 tsp. chili powder
• 1/2 tsp. dried oregano
• 1/4 tsp. ground cumin
• 2 tbsp. heavy cream
• 1 tsp. finely grated lime zest, plus 4 tbsp. fresh lime juice, divided
• 1/2 c. crumbled cotija cheese
• 2 tbsp. finely chopped fresh cilantro leaves
• Freshly ground black pepper
• 1/3 c. Mexican crema or sour cream
• Sweet paprika, for garnish
• Sliced jalapeño, for garnish