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Fresh Corn Soup with Herbed Croutons

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

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

Ingredients

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

Instructions

For Herbed Croutons:
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  1. Preheat oven to 350°F.
  2. 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
  1. 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.
  2. Reserve ¾ of corn kernels; puree the rest in a blender or food processor until completely smooth.
  3. Once broth is finished, remove cobs and thyme sprigs and pour through a fine mesh strainer into a heat-proof bowl. Set aside.
  4. 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

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

% 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%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.