Description
Homemade Creamy Corn Soup delivers pure comfort with sweet kernels dancing in silky smooth broth. Summer’s golden harvest blends into a rich, soul-warming bowl perfect for chilly evenings you’ll savor completely.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 4 cups corn kernels (fresh, frozen, or canned)
- 2 medium potatoes, diced
- 4 cups vegetable or chicken broth
- 1 cup heavy cream or half-and-half
Aromatics and Seasonings:
- 1 small onion, finely chopped
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1/2 teaspoon dried thyme (or 1 teaspoon fresh thyme)
- 1/2 teaspoon smoked paprika (optional)
- Salt and pepper, to taste
Cooking Fats and Garnishes:
- 2 tablespoons butter
- 1 teaspoon olive oil
- Chopped chives or parsley (for garnish)
- Shredded cheese or crumbled bacon (optional, for garnish)
Instructions
- Prepare the aromatic base by melting butter and olive oil in a large pot over medium heat. Gently sauté diced onions until translucent and softened, approximately 3-4 minutes.
- Add minced garlic and cook briefly, releasing its fragrant essence for about 30 seconds, stirring continuously to prevent burning.
- Incorporate diced potatoes, vibrant corn kernels, fresh thyme, smoky paprika, salt, and pepper. Thoroughly mix to ensure all ingredients are evenly coated with seasonings.
- Pour in vegetable or chicken broth, bringing the mixture to a gentle simmer. Reduce heat and allow the soup to cook for 15-20 minutes, or until potatoes become tender and easily pierced with a fork.
- Create a luxurious texture by using an immersion blender to partially puree the soup. Aim to blend approximately half the mixture, maintaining some whole kernels and vegetable chunks for interesting mouthfeel.
- Lower the heat and introduce heavy cream, stirring gently to integrate. Let the soup warm through for an additional 5 minutes, allowing flavors to meld harmoniously.
- Taste and adjust seasonings, ensuring a perfect balance of salt and pepper.
- Serve the soup piping hot in individual bowls, garnishing with fresh chives, crumbled bacon, or a sprinkle of shredded cheese for added depth and visual appeal.
Notes
- Select fresh, sweet corn for the most vibrant flavor, preferably just-picked or from a local farmers market.
- Adjust soup thickness by adding more broth if too dense or simmering longer to reduce liquid and concentrate flavors.
- Swap heavy cream with lighter alternatives like half-and-half, coconut milk, or Greek yogurt for lower-fat options.
- Enhance vegetarian version by using vegetable broth and adding roasted poblano peppers for extra depth and smoky undertones.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Lunch, Dinner, Appetizer
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 4 g
- Sodium: 800 mg
- Fat: 24 g
- Saturated Fat: 14 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 30 g
- Fiber: 3 g
- Protein: 6 g
- Cholesterol: 80 mg