Healthy Cream of Corn Soup 🌽🥣
a comfort meal for any time of day...🍲
This Cream of Corn Soup is light, creamy, and comforting, yet low-calorie and easily digestible. The combination of sweet corn, milk, butter, and a touch of cornstarch makes for a rich flavour without all the heaviness. Perfect for a cozy meal that won't weigh you down!
Ingredients:
1 cup sweet corn kernels (fresh or frozen)
2 cups low-fat milk (or any milk of choice)
1 tablespoon cornstarch
1 teaspoon butter (optional for richness)
2 spring onions, finely chopped
1/4 teaspoon white pepper (optional)
1/4 teaspoon salt (adjust to taste)
Water (optional, if you prefer a thinner consistency)
Total Calories: Without butter: ~359 calories, With butter: ~393 calories
Instructions:
Prepare the corn base: In a medium-sized pot, add the sweet corn and 1.5 cups of water (or more, depending on how thin you prefer the soup). Bring to a boil, then reduce to a simmer for 5-7 minutes until the corn is soft and tender.
Blend the corn: Use an immersion blender or a regular blender to blend the corn until smooth, leaving a few small chunks for texture (if desired). If you prefer a smoother soup, blend it until completely smooth.
Make the thickening mixture: In a small bowl, dissolve the cornstarch in 1/4 cup of cold milk to create a slurry.
Combine and cook: Add the remaining milk to the blended corn mixture and bring it to a simmer over medium heat. Slowly pour in the cornstarch slurry while stirring continuously to avoid clumps. Keep stirring until the soup thickens, about 2-3 minutes.
Add butter and season: Stir in the butter (optional) for a touch of richness and season with white pepper and salt to taste.
Garnish: Ladle the soup into bowls and garnish with the chopped spring onions.
Tips:
For an extra boost of protein, you can add a few tablespoons of cooked shredded chicken or tofu.
If you want a lower-fat version, skip the butter and use a non-dairy milk like almond or oat milk.
Adjust the thickness by adding more milk or water if needed.
This Cream of Corn Soup is a perfect, light dish that’s full of flavour, easily digestible, and can be enjoyed any time you’re craving something comforting but light! 🍲😊