Fresh Corn Soup with Herbed Croutons

Name: Fresh Corn Soup with Herbed Croutons
Prep time: 30 min
Cook time: 1 h
Total time: 1 h 30 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: ⅓ cup olive oil; 2 tbsp chopped fresh herbs; salt and pepper; 5 cups cubed bread; 6 ears of fresh corn; 2 sprigs fresh thyme; 6 cups water; 1 tbsp olive oil; 1 tbsp lemon juice; salt and pepper

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Prep Time
30 mins
Cook Time
1 hr
Total Time
1 hr 30 mins
Servings
4 servings
Calories
1107 kcal
Course
Side Dish, Main Course
Cuisine
American

Fresh Corn Soup with Herbed Croutons

Omar Parker

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A simple, sweet corn soup topped with homemade croutons. Adapted from Corn Soup with Summer Vegetables

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Ingredients

Servings

Herbed Croutons

⅓ cup olive oil
2 tbsp chopped fresh herbs any herbs will do
salt and pepper to taste
5 cups cubed bread I used sourdough

Fresh Corn Soup

6 ears of fresh corn husked and de-kerneled (don't discard the cobs!)
2 sprigs fresh thyme
6 cups water
1 tbsp olive oil
1 tbsp lemon juice
salt and pepper to taste

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Instructions

For Herbed Croutons:

Preheat oven to 350°F.
Whisk together olive oil, fresh herbs, salt and pepper in a large bowl. Add cubed bread to bowl and toss to coat. Transfer to rimmed baking sheet and bake for about 30 minutes or until baked through and golden brown. Set aside.

For Fresh Corn Soup

Place corn cobs and thyme in a large pot or Dutch oven and cover with water. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat to low. Simmer for 45 minutes.
Reserve ¾ of corn kernels; puree the rest in a blender or food processor until completely smooth.
Once broth is finished, remove cobs and thyme sprigs and pour through a fine mesh strainer into a heat-proof bowl. Set aside.
Return pot or Dutch oven to medium-high heat. Add olive oil and swirl to coat. Once oil has heated, add reserved corn kernels. Saute 2–3 minutes or until just beginning to brown, stirring occasionally. Reduce heat to medium. Add corn puree and cook 3 minutes more or until thickened, stirring constantly. Add corn broth and simmer 10 minutes. Stir in lemon juice, salt, and pepper. Ladle into bowls and top with a small handful of herbed croutons.

Notes

If you don't use all the croutons, store them in an airtight container or zip-top bag and use them within a week or freeze.

Nutrition Information

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Calories 1107kcal (55%) Carbohydrates 172g (57%) Protein 35g (70%) Fat 34g (52%) Saturated Fat 6g (30%) Polyunsaturated Fat 8g Monounsaturated Fat 18g Trans Fat 1g Sodium 1574mg (66%) Potassium 921mg (26%) Fiber 15g (60%) Sugar 27g (54%) Vitamin A 451IU (9%) Vitamin C 15mg (17%) Calcium 427mg (43%) Iron 11mg (61%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 4servings

Amount Per Serving

Calories 1107 kcal

% Daily Value*

Calories	1107kcal	55%
Carbohydrates	172g	57%
Protein	35g	70%
Fat	34g	52%
Saturated Fat	6g	30%
Polyunsaturated Fat	8g	47%
Monounsaturated Fat	18g	90%
Trans Fat	1g	50%
Sodium	1574mg	66%
Potassium	921mg	20%
Fiber	15g	60%
Sugar	27g	54%
Vitamin A	451IU	9%
Vitamin C	15mg	17%
Calcium	427mg	43%
Iron	11mg	61%