Corn soup in bowl placed on a wooden tray
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Corn Soup Recipe with Fresh Herbs

A soup so good, it's worthy of the hashtag foodporn!
Prep Time10 mins
Cook Time25 mins
Passive Time5 mins
Total Time40 mins
Course: Appetizer, Soup, Side Dish, Starters, Healthy food
Cuisine: American
Keyword: corn soup
Appliance: Saucepan, Immersion blender, Stick Blender
Servings: 6 servings
Author: Jinal Gangar

Ingredients

  • 3 1/2 cups corn kernels fresh, frozen
  • 2 tbsp butter
  • 1 onion finely chopped
  • 5 cups vegetable stock
  • 2 cloves garlic minced
  • salt to taste
  • 1 tsp black pepper
  • 1 tbsp fresh thyme
  • 1 tbsp fresh basil
  • 2 cups milk unsweetened
  • cream for garnishing

Instructions

  • To make the soup, bring a large saucepan to medium heat and add butter. Once the butter starts melting, add onions and garlic. Sauté them for 4-5 minutes till the onions start turning translucent.
  • Leaving aside ¼ cup of corn kernels, add the rest to the pan and stir properly. Now add vegetable stock and let it cook for about 15-20 minutes. Let it simmer.
  • Once done, remove the soup from heat and let it cool for about 5 minutes. Then, blend the soup with a stick or an immersion blender until you get a smooth consistency.
  • Add salt, pepper, milk and bring the soup to simmer again. Stir it well for about 5 minutes. Now remove it from heat. Your soup is ready.
  • Once done, keep a pan on medium heat and add the leftover corn to it. Cook the kernels on the dry pan till they become golden-brown and toasty. Keep flipping them to avoid them from burning.
  • Serve the soup in bowls and garnish with cream, toasted corn, fresh basil, and thyme leaves.
    A flat lay picture of healthy corn soup with fresh vegetables in a bow kept atop a black wooden background.

Notes

  1. If you are using frozen corn, then remove it from the refrigerator about 10 minutes before you start cooking.
  2. Skip blending if you like your soup to have corn chunks. Stir the soup for 5 extra minutes while it is simmering to mix everything well.
  3. If you are using potatoes to make the soup creamy and thick, add them along with the corn and let them cook until they are fork-tender.
  4. If there are any leftovers, store them in an airtight container and refrigerate. You can store the soup for as long as 2 months if you place it in a freezer-safe container.