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Irresistible Creamy Corn Soup: The Healthiest Recipe

A spoonful of creamy yellow corn soup, full of whole kernels and topped with fresh chives, being lifted from a white bowl.
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You can make this deeply satisfying, creamy corn soup without heavy cream, focusing on fresh flavor and wholesome ingredients. This recipe shows you how to get that rich texture you crave in your healthy cooking.

Ingredients

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  • 4 cups fresh or frozen sweet corn kernels
  • 1 large yellow onion, chopped
  • 2 stalks celery, chopped
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 4 cups low-sodium vegetable broth
  • 1 medium potato, peeled and diced
  • 1/2 cup plain Greek yogurt or cashew cream (for creaminess)
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 1 teaspoon dried thyme
  • Salt and black pepper to taste
  • Optional garnish: fresh chives or parsley

Instructions

  1. Heat the olive oil in a large pot or Dutch oven over medium heat. Add the chopped onion and celery. Cook until softened, about 5 to 7 minutes.
  2. Add the minced garlic and dried thyme to the pot. Cook for 1 minute until fragrant.
  3. Add the diced potato and vegetable broth to the pot. Bring the mixture to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer until the potatoes are tender, about 10 minutes.
  4. Stir in the corn kernels. Continue to simmer for another 5 minutes.
  5. Remove the pot from the heat. Use an immersion blender to blend the soup until it reaches your desired consistency. For a very smooth, pureed corn soup, blend thoroughly. For a chowder texture, blend partially.
  6. Stir in the Greek yogurt or cashew cream until fully incorporated. Do not boil the soup after adding the yogurt.
  7. Season the creamy corn soup with salt and pepper to your taste.
  8. Ladle the soup into bowls. Garnish with fresh chives or parsley before serving.

Notes

  • To achieve a richer flavor without heavy cream, simmer the corn cobs in the broth for 15 minutes before removing them and adding the kernels.
  • If you prefer a Mexican Street Corn Soup variation, add 1 teaspoon of smoked paprika and a squeeze of fresh lime juice when seasoning.
  • This recipe is naturally vegetarian and can easily be made vegan by using cashew cream instead of Greek yogurt.

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