Sweet Corn Soup

Stardustannie's Note:

A quick and easy soup made with ingredients usually found in the pantry/fridge. Can also be wizzed up in the microwave.

• Total Time: 20 mins
• Prep Time: 5 mins
• Cook Time: 15 mins

Ingredients:

Servings: 4

• 1 tablespoon olive oil
• 1 medium onion, chopped (150g)
• 1 garlic clove, crushed
• 4 cups chicken stock (made from cubes is fine)
• 1 cup frozen corn kernels
• 310 g canned creamed corn
• 1 medium potato, chopped coarsely (200g)
• 1/4 cup cream (optional)
• white pepper
• 50 g plain corn chips (optional)
• ground black pepper
• 2 tablespoons fresh chives, chopped

Directions:

1. Heat the oil in a large saucepan, add the onion and garlic and cook, stirring, over a medium heat until soft.
2. Add the stock, creamed corn and potato.Bring to the boil then simmer, uncovered, for about 15 minutes or until the potato is soft.
3. Blend or process the soup until smooth adding white pepper to taste. Return the soup to the same pan then stir in the remaining corn and cream. Stir over a low heat until corn is tender.
4. Serve soup topped with crumbled corn chips, pepper and chives.

Reviews

[LadyRatri]

Very good soup. I doubled the batch and the guys devoured every drop (5 guys + me). The cans of creamed corn at my store were larger than 310g, they were more like 400g or so. I also forgot to double the chicken stock when I went shopping, so had to substitute a little extra liquid. I added some water, some milk, and some sour cream. I also used extra potato so it would be a little bit thicker. Even with all the changes, it was great. I was very skeptical about the crushed up corn chips, but they really added a lot. I used Tostitos and it make a big difference. Great with sourdough bread on the side.

[BakingMomjtb]

Stardustannie-thanks for the reply re: freezing this soup. I made it last night using fresh corn and chives from the garden. It was absolutely delicious with a silky texture my family just loved! I quadupled the recipe and used fresh chives from the garden. Froze several containers, and I think it will be fine. Such a nice change from the traditional chunky corn chowders. Thanks so much!

[Jamie Oliver wannabe]

Easy and so tasty! I added 3 medium potatoes because I wanted it a little thicker and crunchy bacon bits with chives for garnish. Its become a winter weekly favourite!