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Sweet Corn Soup
A creamy and flavorful sweet corn soup perfect for a comforting meal. Made with fresh ingredients and simple seasonings, it's quick to prepare and delicious.
Ingredients
Butter
- 4 tablespoons butter or vegan butter
Leeks
- 1 large leek white and light green parts only, thinly sliced
Carrots
- 1 cup shredded or thinly sliced carrots
Seasoned salt and pepper
- homemade seasoned salt and pepper see notes
Garlic
- 4 cloves garlic pressed or minced
Red chili pepper flakes
- pinch red chili pepper flakes optional
Chicken stock
- 4 cups chicken stock
Italian seasoning
- 1 teaspoon scant Italian seasoning
Sweet corn kernels
- 3 cups sweet corn kernels sliced from the cob about 4 ears
Lemon juice
- 1 - 2 teaspoons fresh lemon juice to taste, brightens the soup
Garnish
- chopped fresh chives, chopped fresh basil, sliced green onions
Instructions
- Melt butter in a Dutch oven over medium heat. Add leeks, seasoned salt, and pepper; sauté until softened, 5 minutes.
- Add carrots and sauté until tender and leeks are caramelized, about 10 minutes.
- Add garlic and red chili flakes (if using); sauté until fragrant, 1 minute.
- Pour in a splash of chicken stock, scrape up browned bits, then add remaining stock and Italian seasoning. Bring to a boil.
- Add corn kernels and simmer until crisp-tender, 5-7 minutes. Stir in lemon juice, season to taste, then serve garnished with herbs.
Notes
Adjust seasoning and lemon juice to taste. For a creamier texture, blend part of the soup before serving.