Creamy Corn Soup

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This corn soup recipe is really easy to make, lower in fat than most cream soups, and delicious — especially if you are fighting off a cold!

Submitted by Abby
Updated on August 4, 2023
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Prep Time:
10 mins
Cook Time:
20 mins
Total Time:
30 mins
Servings:
4
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Ingredients

  • ½ onion, chopped

  • ¼ cup chopped fresh parsley

  • 1 tablespoon butter

  • 1 clove garlic, minced

  • 3 tablespoons all-purpose flour

  • 2 ½ cups milk

  • 1 cup chicken broth

  • 2 (12 ounce) cans whole kernel corn, drained

  • 2 ½ tablespoons cream cheese

  • 1 teaspoon garlic salt

  • 1 teaspoon ground black pepper

  • ground cayenne pepper to taste

Directions

  1. Gather all ingredients.

    all ingredients gathered to make creamy corn soup

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  2. Combine onion, parsley, butter, and minced garlic in a large pot over medium heat; cook and stir until onions are tender, about 5 minutes.

    onion, butter, parsley, and garlic in a pot, stirred together until tender

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  3. Whisk in flour to make a thick paste; whisk in milk and chicken broth until soup thickens slightly.

    milk and chicken broth whisked into pot until slightly thickened

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  4. Stir in corn and cream cheese until heated through.

    corn and cream cheese stirred in until heated through

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  5. Add garlic salt, black pepper, and cayenne pepper to taste; stir until combined.

    seasonings added, stirring to combine

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Recipe Tip

Try adding a chopped green chile pepper sautéed in the initial onion mixture, or stir in some small slices of chicken.

Editor's Note:

Based on feedback, we have clarified the recipe to include draining the canned corn.

Nutrition Facts (per serving)

307 Calories
11g Fat
45g Carbs
12g Protein
Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 4
Calories 307
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 11g 14%
Saturated Fat 6g 31%
Cholesterol 30mg 10%
Sodium 1264mg 55%
Total Carbohydrate 45g 16%
Dietary Fiber 4g 13%
Protein 12g 25%
Vitamin C 7mg 8%
Calcium 208mg 16%
Iron 2mg 12%
Potassium 561mg 12%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.

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