Fresh Corn Soup

Vegetarian
Vegan
Gluten Free
Dairy Free
Health score
3%
Fresh Corn Soup
40 min.
6
147kcal

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If you're looking for a light, refreshing dish to enjoy on a warm day, this Fresh Corn Soup is sure to become a favorite in your kitchen! Bursting with the natural sweetness of vibrant corn, this vegan and gluten-free soup makes for a delightful appetizer, snack, or even a light meal. With just a few simple ingredients, you can whip up a creamy, comforting bowl of goodness in only 40 minutes.

The star of this recipe is undeniably the corn, which you can easily cut from fresh ears. This ensures that you're capturing the ripe, juicy flavors that canned corn simply cannot replicate. The addition of chopped fresh chives adds a lovely touch of brightness, elevating the soup to a culinary experience that’s both elegant and effortlessly chic. Plus, this soup is not only dairy-free but is also low in calories, making it a guilt-free indulgence.

Whether served warm on a chilly night or chilled for a refreshing summer treat, this Fresh Corn Soup is versatile enough to enjoy any time of year. It’s perfect for entertaining guests or just a quiet dinner at home. Make a batch ahead of time and impress your friends with your cooking skills—this delightful soup can be prepared three days in advance! Dive into this simple yet delicious recipe, and let the flavors of fresh corn take center stage in your culinary repertoire.

Ingredients

  • tablespoon sea salt 
  • cups corn kernels (cut from 10 to 14 ears)
  • 0.3 cup chives fresh chopped
  • cups water 

Equipment

  • bowl
  • sauce pan
  • sieve
  • blender

Directions

  1. Simmer corn with salt in the water, covered, 20 minutes, or until very tender.
  2. Purée soup in batches in a blender until very smooth (use caution when blending hot liquids). As each batch is puréed, pour through a coarse sieve, pressing on solids, into a saucepan if serving hot or into a metal bowl if serving cold.
  3. Reheat soup, stirring, or chill it by setting bowl of soup in a larger bowl of ice and cold water and stirring. If soup is too thick, thin with water.
  4. Serve sprinkled with chives.
  5. Soup may be made 3 days ahead and cooled, then chilled, covered.

Nutrition Facts

Calories147kcal
Protein11.93%
Fat14.21%
Carbs73.86%

Properties

Glycemic Index
7.5
Glycemic Load
0.01
Inflammation Score
-4
Nutrition Score
6.468695666479%

Flavonoids

Isorhamnetin
0.11mg
Kaempferol
0.17mg
Quercetin
0.08mg

Nutrients percent of daily need

Calories:147.01kcal
7.35%
Fat:2.68g
4.12%
Saturated Fat:0.54g
3.36%
Carbohydrates:31.34g
10.45%
Net Carbohydrates:26.93g
9.79%
Sugar:9.74g
10.82%
Cholesterol:0mg
0%
Sodium:1622.89mg
70.56%
Alcohol:0g
100%
Alcohol %:0%
100%
Protein:5.06g
10.12%
Folate:82.66µg
20.66%
Fiber:4.41g
17.66%
Manganese:0.26mg
12.92%
Vitamin B2:0.2mg
11.56%
Vitamin B3:2.2mg
10.99%
Phosphorus:101.55mg
10.16%
Potassium:293.81mg
8.39%
Magnesium:31.52mg
7.88%
Vitamin B5:0.78mg
7.82%
Copper:0.11mg
5.68%
Vitamin B1:0.08mg
5.48%
Vitamin C:4.47mg
5.41%
Zinc:0.74mg
4.9%
Vitamin B6:0.08mg
4.16%
Iron:0.63mg
3.48%
Vitamin A:170.95IU
3.42%
Vitamin K:3.55µg
3.38%
Selenium:1.33µg
1.9%
Calcium:15.91mg
1.59%
Vitamin E:0.2mg
1.34%
Source:Epicurious