Spicy Cream of Sweet Corn Soup
Warm up with a bowl of Spicy Cream of Sweet Corn Soup, a rich and velvety dish that strikes the perfect balance between comforting sweetness and a gentle kick of heat. This easy-to-make soup combines tender sweet corn kernels, aromatic garlic, and a touch of jalapeño for a flavorful twist. Infused with earthy spices like paprika and cumin, then blended to a silky texture and enriched with heavy cream, it’s as indulgent as it is satisfying. Garnished with fresh cilantro and served with a zesty lime wedge, this soup is perfect for cozy dinners or as a flavorful starter. Whether you’re craving something spicy, creamy, or just irresistibly delicious, this one-pot wonder is bound to impress.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 4 cups Sweet corn kernels (fresh or frozen)
- 2 tablespoons Butter
- 1 medium Onion (finely chopped)
- 3 cloves Garlic cloves (minced)
- 1 medium Jalapeño or green chili (finely chopped, seeds removed for less heat)
- 4 cups Vegetable stock or chicken stock
- 1 cup Heavy cream
- 1 teaspoon Paprika
- 1 teaspoon Ground cumin
- 1 teaspoon Salt
- 0.5 teaspoon Black pepper
- 2 tablespoons Cilantro (chopped, for garnish)
- 1 wedge per serving Lime wedge (for serving)
Instructions
Melt the butter in a large pot over medium heat.
Add the chopped onion and sauté until translucent, about 3-4 minutes.
Stir in the minced garlic and chopped jalapeño, cooking for another 1-2 minutes until fragrant.
Add the sweet corn kernels and stir to combine, cooking for 3-4 minutes to enhance their natural sweetness.
Sprinkle in the paprika, ground cumin, salt, and black pepper, stirring well to coat the vegetables with the spices.
Pour in the vegetable or chicken stock and bring the mixture to a boil.
Reduce the heat and simmer for 15 minutes, allowing the flavors to meld together.
Remove the pot from heat and use an immersion blender to puree the soup until smooth. Alternatively, blend the soup in batches using a countertop blender, then return it to the pot.
Stir in the heavy cream and heat gently over low heat without boiling, adjusting the seasoning if needed.
Ladle the soup into bowls and garnish with chopped cilantro. Serve with a lime wedge on the side for added brightness.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1824 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 113.9 g | 146% | |
| Saturated Fat | 62.5 g | 312% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.7 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 306 mg | 102% | |
| Sodium | 4880 mg | 212% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 179.0 g | 65% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 26.8 g | 96% | |
| Total Sugars | 60.7 g | ||
| Protein | 30.8 g | 62% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.1 mcg | 1% | |
| Calcium | 139 mg | 11% | |
| Iron | 8.0 mg | 44% | |
| Potassium | 3004 mg | 64% | |
*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.
