Description
Indulge in the ultimate comfort food with this creamy corn soup, bursting with sweet corn flavors and topped with fresh herbs. Perfect for chilly evenings or cozy gatherings, this easy-to-make dish will warm your heart and bring your family together around the dinner table. Enjoy each spoonful of this vibrant, flavorful soup that is sure to impress everyone.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 ears fresh corn, kernels removed (or 3 cups frozen corn)
- 1 medium onion, diced
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 4 cups low-sodium vegetable broth
- 1 cup heavy cream (or half-and-half)
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Fresh herbs (cilantro or parsley) for garnish
Instructions
- Prepare ingredients: Remove kernels from corn and chop onion and garlic.
- Sauté aromatics: In a large pot over medium heat, melt butter; add onion and cook until translucent (about 5 minutes). Stir in garlic for an additional 30 seconds.
- Add corn and broth: Mix in corn kernels and vegetable broth; bring to a simmer.
- Blend: After 15 minutes of simmering, cool slightly then blend until smooth (or leave some texture).
- Add cream and season: Stir in heavy cream and season generously with salt and pepper.
- Serve hot: Ladle into bowls and garnish with fresh herbs if desired.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Soup
- Method: Simmering
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 290
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 480mg
- Fat: 19g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 28g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 50mg