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Sweetcorn Soup

A velvety soup made with sweetcorn, tender potatoes, and soft leeks simmered in stock and finished with warm milk.

35 minEasyServes 4220 cal/serving

BritishSoupStovetop and BlenderVegetarianHigh FiberGluten-FreeNut-FreeEgg-FreeSoy-FreeSesame-FreeShellfish-FreeAlcohol-FreeCorn-Free

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Ingredients

  • 2 tbsp unsalted butter
  • 1 cup leek, sliced
  • 1 cup Yukon Gold potato, diced
  • 4 cups sweetcorn kernels
  • 3 cups vegetable stock
  • 1 cup whole milk
  • 1/2 tsp fine sea salt

Instructions

  1. 1

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

  2. 2

    Add 1 cup sliced leek and cook for 5 minutes until soft.

  3. 3

    Stir in 1 cup diced Yukon Gold potato, 4 cups sweetcorn kernels, and 3 cups vegetable stock.

  4. 4

    Bring to a boil, reduce heat, and simmer for 15 minutes.

  5. 5

    Transfer half of the soup to a blender and puree until smooth.

  6. 6

    Return the puree to the pot, stir in 1 cup whole milk and 1/2 tsp fine sea salt, and heat through.

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Questions

Is there a substitute for leeks in Sweetcorn Soup?

The entry for Sweetcorn Soup calls for 1 cup leek, sliced. In its place: Yellow onion or the white parts of scallions, cooked gently. Use a little less by volume.

Can I make Sweetcorn Soup dairy-free?

Yes. The dairy in Sweetcorn Soup is 2 tbsp unsalted butter, 1 cup whole milk. Swap the butter for olive oil where it melts, or a plant-based block butter where it is creamed; the milk for unsweetened oat or soy milk. The richness shifts slightly, but the method does not change.

Is Sweetcorn Soup vegan?

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

How many calories are in Sweetcorn Soup?

One serving (the recipe makes 4) is about 220 calories, with 6 g protein, 38 g carbohydrate and 7 g fat, plus 5 g fiber and 480 mg sodium. The figures are estimates computed from the ingredient list.

How do I store and reheat Sweetcorn Soup?

Refrigerate Sweetcorn Soup for up to four days. Reheat gently on the stovetop with a splash of water or stock to loosen it. The potatoes turn grainy in the freezer, so this one is better kept in the refrigerator. If you plan to freeze it, stir the dairy in when reheating rather than before freezing; cream and milk split in the freezer.

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