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Fresh Summer Corn Soup

June 20, 2012 by Debi 7 Comments

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Fresh Summer Corn Soup is creamy, delicious, and lightly sweet from the fresh summer corn. It’s the perfect way to enjoy all that amazing summer produce!

Fresh Summer Corn Soup is creamy, delicious, and lightly sweet from the fresh summer corn. It's the perfect way to enjoy all that amazing summer produce!

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Reading recipes – now and then

When I was a kid I read recipes. (Yes, even then I loved cooking and eating.) I learned a lot from reading those recipes back then. Mostly the recipes were from the newspaper (print media? I must be old), but there were a few cookbooks and there were lots of hand written recipes from friends and family. I read recipes the way people read “The Hunger Games” or “Harry Potter” now. In fact, I still read cookbooks and recipes. I love to sit down with a good CIA text-book.

From reading recipes over the years, I’ve noticed that they’re written differently now. Many seem to be less detailed. They rarely use phrases like “scald the milk” or “cream the butter and sugar”. They merely tell you to use 4 cups of corn rather than tell you how to scrape the corn cob to extract all the really tasty milk from the corn kernels.

I’m not sure if the shorter cooking instructions are because the recipe writers assume the cook knows to do these things, or if it’s because of a shorter attention span and less time in the kitchen by some cooks.

Looking for more great summer soups?

Check out these recipes for zucchini basil soup, Mexican roasted poblano and corn soup, baked potato soup, and all my soup recipes.

Corn Soup

Old cooking methods and instructions

I think the old methods and instructions are not only worthwhile, but I think you’ll get a better tasting dish with fresher whole ingredients. I mean, the milk from a fresh raw ear of corn is so sweet and creamy, you barely need to add anything else.

So, I’ll make sure to use those old cooking terms and methods when I know them. I’ll try to explain what scalding the milk means while using those old terms. And, many of these terms and methods not only apply to this recipe, but to tons of other recipes.

Make your own creamed corn rather than buying a can of it. Use the corn juices in a corn bread. These techniques are so applicable to just about anything.

Can I use frozen corn?

Now, all that being said, yes, you can use frozen corn in this soup, but it is so worth it to buy (or grow) fresh summer corn and do a couple of extra steps to make a silky smooth creamy fresh summer corn soup.

corn soup in a white bowl garnished with corn kernels on a yellow plate and a white napkin and a spoon on a brown table cloth

Don’t you just love corn! Here are some more great ways to feature the grain: Caribbean Corn, Creamed Corn Stuffed Baked Potatoes, Air Fryer Corn on the Cob, and Vegan Corn Chowder.

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Fresh Summer Corn Soup Recipe

Fresh Summer Corn Soup

Debi
Fresh Summer Corn Soup is creamy, delicious, and lightly sweet from the fresh summer corn. It’s the perfect way to enjoy all that amazing summer produce! Use the servings slider to easily adjust the ingredient amounts.
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Prep Time 10 minutes mins
Cook Time 50 minutes mins
Total Time 1 hour hr
Course Soup
Cuisine American
Servings 4 servings
Calories 232 kcal

Ingredients
  

  • 4 ears fresh corn
  • 1 tablespoon grapeseed or olive oil
  • 1 large yellow onion coarsely chopped
  • 1 teaspoon kosher salt
  • 2 ½ cups 2% milk
  • ½ cup half-&-half
  • freshly ground black pepper

Instructions
 

  • Cut the corn from the cob by holding an ear with one end resting on the counter or in a large bowl to catch all the kernels and juices. Using a sharp knife, slowly slice down the ear, removing the top two-thirds of the kernels, but leaving the base of the kernel attached to the cob. Then, using the dull side of the knife, press down the length of the ear to push out the rest of the kernel and the milk. Set the kernels and milk aside.
  • Heat a soup pot over medium heat and add the oil. Once the oil is hot, add the onion and sauté for about 15-25 minutes, stirring often, until the onion begins to brown. If the onion begins to burn or dry out too much, just add a little water to slow the cooking. Continue cooking this way until the onion is well caramelized.
  • Turn the heat down a little to medium-low. Add the corn and all the corn juices to the onions, and sprinkle with salt. Stir well, and cook for 7 minutes.
  • Add the milk and the half-&-half to the corn mixture. Scald the milk, or heat the milk until tiny bubbles just start to appear around the outside of the pan (bring just to a simmer). Remove from heat, and cool slightly.
  • Working in batches, puree the soup in a blender and pour through a fine mesh strainer set over a bowl. Allow the soup to drain through, pressing on the solids to extract all the soup. Transfer strained soup back to pan, and reheat over medium heat. Taste for seasoning, adding more salt if necessary.
  • To serve, divide among bowls and top with freshly ground pepper. You can also use additional corn kernels or freshly grated Parmesan for garnish. Enjoy!

Nutrition

Calories: 232kcalCarbohydrates: 28gProtein: 9gFat: 11gSaturated Fat: 5gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 5gTrans Fat: 1gCholesterol: 23mgSodium: 678mgPotassium: 529mgFiber: 2gSugar: 14gVitamin A: 426IUVitamin C: 9mgCalcium: 217mgIron: 1mg

Nutritional information is based on third-party calculations, and should be considered estimates. Actual nutritional content will vary based on brands used, measuring methods, portion sizes, and more.

Keyword chowder, corn, corn soup, summer
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  1. Alecia @ Chicken Scratch NY

    June 20, 2012 at 6:07 pm

    I read cookbooks like novels, it’s good to not be alone!

    We’re still a bit away from good fresh corn here, can’t wait so I can make some yummy soup!

  2. Angela / Canned Time

    June 20, 2012 at 6:19 pm

    I’m a corn chowder freak, this will be a lovely change from my normal recipe. Thanks for posting!

  3. Savannah

    June 21, 2012 at 5:54 am

    What a lovely recipe and directions. I am stopping by from A Little Nosh.

  4. Cameron

    June 22, 2012 at 1:10 pm

    This looks so good – and I really appreciate the more detailed instructions – I think they help SO much in getting the same result as the original cook!

  5. Trish - Mom On Timeout

    June 26, 2012 at 7:29 pm

    Sounds so yummy and looks amazing! Thanks so much for sharing at Mom On Timeout!

  6. Sharon @ Discovering blog

    July 4, 2012 at 12:02 pm

    This looks simple, quick, and delicious! Thanks for the great instructions – I can’t wait to try it.

  7. Janette (@culinaryginger)

    January 22, 2016 at 3:46 pm

    I love corn soup. This looks so silky and comforting.

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