Creamy Corn Soup
Sweet, savory, and loaded with flavor, this creamy soup will be a family favorite all year long!
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Ingredients
4 servings
- ½ onion (chopped)
- 2 ribs celery (finely diced)
- 2 tablespoons butter
- 2 cloves garlic (minced)
- 1 tablespoon all-purpose flour
- ½ teaspoon fresh thyme leaves (or ¼ teaspoon of dried thyme leaves )
- 2 cups corn kernels (fresh, frozen, or canned)
- 1 large potato (peeled and ½-inch diced)
- 3 cups chicken broth (or vegetable broth)
- 1 cup half and half (light cream, or milk)
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ½ teaspoon black pepper
- chopped fresh chives (for garnish)
Steps
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Combine onion, celery, butter, and garlic in a saucepan. Cook over medium heat until onion softens, about 4 minutes.
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Add flour and thyme. Cook 1 minute more. Stir in corn and potatoes.
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Add broth, cream, salt, and pepper. Simmer 15-20 minutes uncovered or until potatoes are tender.
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Garnish with chives and serve warm.
Nutrition Facts (per serving)
229
kkal
Protein
4g
(10%)
Carbs
20g
(50%)
Fat
16g
(40%)
Macronutrients
Calories22911% DV
Protein4g8% DV
Carbs20g7% DV
Fat16g25% DV
*DV = Daily Value based on a 2,000 calorie diet
💰 Cost Estimate
Total Ingredients
$0.52
Per Serving
$0.13/serving
🏠 Save ~$1.04 compared to buying!
📋 Price Breakdown (8% ingredients detected)
| Ingredient | Amount | Unit Price | Subtotal |
|---|---|---|---|
| onion | 0.5 | - | - |
| ribs celery | 2 | - | - |
| butter | 2 tablespoons | - | - |
| garlic | 2 cloves | - | - |
| all-purpose flour | 1 tablespoon | - | - |
| fresh thyme leaves | 0.5 teaspoon | - | - |
| corn kernels | 2 cups | - | - |
| large potato | 1 | - | - |
| chicken broth | 3 cups | - | - |
| half and half | 1 cup | $2.19/kg | $0.52 |
| salt | 0.5 teaspoon | - | - |
| black pepper | 0.5 teaspoon | - | - |
| chopped fresh chives | - | - | - |
*Estimated market prices, may vary by region
Source: Spend With Pennies
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