Corn Soup
Sweet corn soup is a creamy, comforting dish made with corn, simple vegetables, and fragrant herbs. Naturally gluten-free and customizable, it’s a wholesome starter or light meal that can be enjoyed year-round. A squeeze of lime and optional butter or hot sauce finish it with vibrant flavor.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 35 minutes
- Yield: 6–8 servings
- Category: Soup
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Global
Ingredients
2 tbsp olive oil
1 red-skinned potato, diced
1 carrot, diced
1 onion, chopped
2 garlic cloves, minced
4 cups chicken stock (or vegetable stock for vegan)
4 cups corn kernels (fresh or frozen, divided)
Salt and black pepper, to taste
1 tsp fresh thyme or 2 tbsp parsley, chopped
Limes, for serving
Butter or hot sauce, optional for garnish
Instructions
- Heat olive oil in a heavy pot over medium heat. Add potato, carrot, and onion. Cook 6–7 minutes until onion is soft.
- Stir in garlic and cook for 30 seconds.
- Add chicken stock, salt, and pepper. Bring to a boil, cover, and simmer 5 minutes.
- Stir in 3 cups of corn. Cover and cook 10–15 minutes until vegetables are tender.
- Transfer mixture to a blender (or use immersion blender) and puree until smooth.
- Return soup to pot. Stir in remaining 1 cup corn, herbs, and adjust seasoning.
- Serve hot with lime juice and garnish with butter or hot sauce if desired.
Notes
- For vegan: use vegetable stock and skip butter.
- Add shredded chicken, beans, or tofu for extra protein.
- For heat, add chili flakes, jalapeño, or smoked paprika.
- Stir in cream or coconut milk for a richer texture.
- Extra veggies like bell peppers, celery, or zucchini can be added.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 420mg
- Fat: 6g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 25g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
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