When the summer heat’s in full swing, sometimes even turning on the oven feels like too much. That’s where this creamy, naturally sweet chilled corn soup comes in. It’s light, refreshing, and perfect for using up peak-season bi-color corn. A quick sauté and simmer bring out the corn’s natural flavor, and a touch of yogurt, sour cream, or coconut milk makes it irresistibly silky.
This recipe is also a great make-ahead option—just pop it in the fridge for an hour (or up to a day) before serving. Top it off with whatever you’re craving: chives, feta, chili oil, or even a swirl of extra yogurt for a little flair. Pro tip: Keep the cobs in the pot while simmering to infuse extra flavor into the broth.
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Chilled Sweet Corn Soup
- Prep Time: 30 mins
- Total Time: 1 hr 30 mins
- Yield: 4 1x
Ingredients
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- 4 ears fresh corn, husked
- 1 small yellow onion, chopped
- 1 garlic clove, minced
- 2 tbsp olive oil or unsalted butter
- 3 cups vegetable broth (or water)
- ½ cup plain Greek yogurt, sour cream, or coconut milk
- Salt and freshly cracked pepper, to taste
- Juice of ½ lemon
- Optional garnishes: chopped chives, crumbled feta, chili oil, swirl of yogurt
Instructions
- Cut kernels from cobs and set aside. Snap cobs in half and reserve.
- In a medium pot, heat olive oil or butter over medium heat. Add onion and garlic, sauté until soft and fragrant (about 5 minutes).
- Add corn kernels and reserved cobs to the pot. Pour in broth. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer for 15–20 minutes.
- Discard corn cobs from the pot. Let the soup cool slightly.
- Transfer soup to a blender (in batches if needed). Add yogurt, sour cream, or coconut milk and blend until silky smooth. Season with salt, pepper, and lemon juice.
- Refrigerate for at least 1 hour, until completely cold.
- Stir and adjust seasoning if needed. Serve cold with your choice of toppings.
Flavor Variations:
- Add fresh basil or mint before blending for a herby finish.
- Swirl in chili crisp or a few drops of hot sauce for heat.
- Top with grilled corn kernels or diced avocado for texture.
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