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Sweet Corn Soup

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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Ingredients Method

Ingredients
  

  • 4 cups fresh or frozen corn kernels about 5 ears if using fresh
  • 1 medium onion diced
  • 3 cups low-sodium vegetable or chicken broth
  • 2 cloves garlic minced
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
  • 1/4 cup unsweetened almond milk or skim milk
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • Salt and black pepper to taste
  • Fresh chives for garnish

Method
 

  1. Heat olive oil in a large pot over medium heat and sauté the diced onion for 5 minutes until softened.
  2. Add the minced garlic and ground cumin, cooking for 1 minute until fragrant.
  3. Add the corn kernels and broth to the pot, bring to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer for 15 minutes.
  4. Reserve 1 cup of corn kernels for texture, then blend the remaining soup until smooth using an immersion blender or regular blender.
  5. Return the soup to the pot, stir in the reserved corn kernels and milk, and heat through for 2-3 minutes.
  6. Season with salt and pepper to taste, and serve hot garnished with fresh chives and a light drizzle of olive oil.