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Sopa de Milho Verde

A comforting Brazilian sweet corn soup blended with sautéed aromatics and cream into a smooth velvet texture.

40 minEasyServes 4260 cal/serving

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Ingredients

  • 4 cups fresh corn kernels, cut off cob
  • 2 tbsp unsalted butter
  • 1 cup yellow onion, diced
  • 4 garlic cloves, minced
  • 4 cups vegetable broth
  • 1/2 cup heavy cream
  • 1 tsp salt
  • 2 tbsp fresh parsley, chopped

Instructions

  1. 1

    Melt 2 tbsp unsalted butter in a pot over medium heat.

  2. 2

    Add 1 cup diced yellow onion and 4 minced garlic cloves, cooking for 5 minutes until soft.

  3. 3

    Add 4 cups cut off cob fresh corn kernels, 4 cups vegetable broth, and 1 tsp salt, then simmer for 15 minutes.

  4. 4

    Transfer soup to a blender, blend until smooth, and return to pot.

  5. 5

    Stir in 1/2 cup heavy cream, heat through, and garnish with 2 tbsp chopped fresh parsley.

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Questions

What is Sopa de Milho Verde?

A comforting Brazilian sweet corn soup blended with sautéed aromatics and cream into a smooth velvet texture. This reference files it under Brazilian soup: made on the stovetop and in a blender, rated easy and about 40 minutes start to finish.

How long does Sopa de Milho Verde take?

As written, 40 minutes: 15 of prep and 25 of cooking. The longest single stretch is step 3 (15 minutes): "Add 4 cups cut off cob fresh corn kernels, 4 cups vegetable broth, and 1 tsp salt, then simmer for 15 minutes."

What can I use instead of heavy cream in Sopa de Milho Verde?

The entry for Sopa de Milho Verde calls for 1/2 cup heavy cream. In its place: In sauces and soups, use half-and-half with a teaspoon of cornstarch per cup, or evaporated milk. Neither will whip.

Can I make Sopa de Milho Verde dairy-free?

Yes. The dairy in Sopa de Milho Verde is 2 tbsp unsalted butter, 1/2 cup heavy cream. Swap the butter for olive oil where it melts, or a plant-based block butter where it is creamed; the cream for full-fat coconut milk or an oat cooking cream. The richness shifts slightly, but the method does not change.

Is Sopa de Milho Verde vegan?

No, though it is vegetarian. What keeps it from vegan is 2 tbsp unsalted butter and 1/2 cup heavy cream. For fully plant-based entries, see the vegan soup collection.

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