Vegan Creamy Corn Soup
Indulge in the rich and comforting flavors of Vegan Creamy Corn Soup, a wholesome recipe that transforms simple ingredients into a velvety, flavor-packed delight. Perfect for chilly evenings, this dairy-free soup combines the natural sweetness of frozen corn, creamy coconut milk, and hearty potatoes with the aromatic touch of garlic, onion, and fresh thyme. Enhanced with a dash of nutritional yeast for depth and seasoned to perfection, this soup is both nutritious and satisfying. Quick to prepare in under 45 minutes, it’s an ideal meal for busy weeknights or casual gatherings. Serve it piping hot and finish with a sprinkle of fresh chives for a vibrant, elegant garnish. Whether you’re vegan or simply looking for a lighter take on classic comfort food, this recipe is destined to become a new favorite!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 medium yellow onion, diced
- 4 units garlic cloves, minced
- 2 medium potatoes, peeled and diced
- 4 cups frozen corn kernels
- 4 cups vegetable broth
- 1 cup coconut milk
- 1 tablespoon nutritional yeast
- 1 teaspoon fresh thyme leaves
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 0.5 teaspoon black pepper
- 2 tablespoons chives, chopped
Instructions
Heat the olive oil in a large pot over medium heat.
Add the diced onion and sauté for 5 minutes until translucent.
Add minced garlic and continue to cook for another minute until fragrant.
Stir in the diced potatoes and cook for 5 minutes, stirring occasionally.
Add the corn kernels and vegetable broth. Bring the mixture to a boil.
Once boiling, reduce the heat to low and simmer for 15 minutes or until the potatoes are tender.
Remove the pot from heat and use an immersion blender to blend the soup until smooth and creamy. Alternatively, carefully transfer the soup to a blender in batches and blend until smooth.
Return the soup to low heat. Stir in the coconut milk, nutritional yeast, fresh thyme, salt, and black pepper. Heat the soup for an additional 5 minutes, stirring occasionally, until heated through.
Taste the soup and adjust seasoning if necessary.
Serve hot, garnished with chopped chives.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1781 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 46.5 g | 60% | |
| Saturated Fat | 7.8 g | 39% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 5.5 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 4783 mg | 208% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 322.3 g | 117% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 42.2 g | 151% | |
| Total Sugars | 88.3 g | ||
| Protein | 53.3 g | 107% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 274 mg | 21% | |
| Iron | 12.4 mg | 69% | |
| Potassium | 6155 mg | 131% | |
*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.
