Savory Cream of Corn Soup
Warm, comforting, and irresistibly creamy, this Savory Cream of Corn Soup is the ultimate cozy treat for any season! Made with sweet corn kernels, sautéed onions, and aromatic garlic, this soup achieves a perfect balance of flavors with the richness of heavy cream and the option of chicken or vegetable stock for versatility. Blended to silky perfection, it’s an elegant yet simple dish that’s ready in under an hour, making it an ideal weeknight recipe or an impressive starter for a dinner party. Garnish with a sprinkle of smoky paprika and fresh parsley for an extra burst of flavor and color. Whether you prefer it as a main course or a side, this creamy corn soup is sure to please!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 3 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 1 medium yellow onion, finely diced
- 3 cloves garlic cloves, minced
- 4 cups corn kernels (fresh, frozen, or canned - drained)
- 4 cups chicken stock (or vegetable stock for vegetarian)
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 0.5 teaspoon black pepper, freshly ground
- 0.5 teaspoon paprika (optional, for garnish)
- 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped (optional, for garnish)
Instructions
In a large pot, melt the butter over medium heat.
Add the diced onion and sauté for 5-7 minutes until softened and translucent.
Stir in the minced garlic and cook for an additional 1 minute until fragrant.
Add the corn kernels to the pot and stir to combine with the onion and garlic.
Pour in the chicken stock and bring the mixture to a boil. Reduce the heat to low and simmer for 15 minutes, allowing the flavors to meld.
Using an immersion blender, blend the soup until smooth. Alternatively, cool the soup slightly and blend it in batches in a countertop blender, then return it to the pot.
Stir in the heavy cream and season with salt and pepper. Heat the soup gently over low heat for 5 minutes, being careful not to let it boil.
Taste and adjust the seasonings, adding more salt or pepper as needed.
Ladle the soup into bowls and garnish with a sprinkle of paprika and fresh parsley, if desired.
Serve hot and enjoy your creamy, savory soup!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
453 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 31.6 g | 41% | |
| Saturated Fat | 17.8 g | 89% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 88 mg | 29% | |
| Sodium | 1377 mg | 60% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 36.6 g | 13% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 4.5 g | 16% | |
| Total Sugars | 7.9 g | ||
| Protein | 7.9 g | 16% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.1 mcg | 1% | |
| Calcium | 30 mg | 2% | |
| Iron | 1.5 mg | 8% | |
| Potassium | 455 mg | 10% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
