Sweet Corn Soup
Warm up with a bowl of Sweet Corn Soup that is easy to make and packed with flavor. Everyone loves this delicious dinner recipe!
Servings 6 servings
Calories 295kcal
Ingredients
- 4 slices bacon diced
- 1 onion small - diced
- 2 cloves garlic minced
- 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
- 4 cups chicken broth
- 3 potatoes medium - peeled and diced
- 3 cups corn kernels fresh, frozen, or canned and drained
- 1 cup half-and-half
- 1 teaspoon salt
- ½ teaspoon black pepper
- ¼ teaspoon smoked paprika optional
2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley (optional, for garnish)
Instructions
- Cook the bacon in a large Dutch oven over medium heat until crispy. Remove with a slotted spoon and set aside. Leave about 1 tablespoon of bacon fat in the pot.
- Cook the diced onion for 4-5 minutes in the pot with the reserved grease. Stir in the garlic and cook for 1 minute more.
- Sprinkle in the flour, stir, and cook for 1-2 minutes.
- Whisk in the chicken broth until no lumps remain.
- Add the diced potatoes, increase the heat, and bring the mixture to a simmer. Cook for 10-12 minutes, or until the potatoes are tender.
- Stir in the corn, half-and-half, salt, pepper, and smoked paprika. Simmer for another 5-7 minutes, until the soup is hot and slightly thickened.
- Serve with the remaining bacon and fresh parsley if desired.
Nutrition
Serving: 1serving | Calories: 295kcal | Carbohydrates: 38g | Protein: 11g | Fat: 13g | Saturated Fat: 5g | Cholesterol: 24mg | Sodium: 732mg | Potassium: 812mg | Fiber: 4g | Sugar: 7g | Vitamin C: 24mg | Calcium: 73mg | Iron: 2mg | Net Carbohydrates: 34g