This homemade potatoes and corn soup is a creamy and comforting dish that is perfect for chilly evenings. Made with tender potatoes, sweet corn, and flavorful spices, this soup is easy to make and will warm you up from the inside out. It is the perfect dish for dinner parties, potlucks, or simply to enjoy on a cozy night at home. Serve it with crusty bread or a side salad for a complete meal.
Ingredients
- 4 large potatoes, peeled and diced
- 2 cups frozen sweet corn
- 1 onion, diced
- 3 garlic cloves, minced
- 4 cups vegetable broth
- 1 cup milk
- 2 tablespoons butter
- 1 teaspoon dried thyme
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Chopped fresh parsley for garnish
Directions
- In a large pot, melt the butter over medium heat. Add the diced onion and minced garlic. Cook until the onion is translucent and garlic is fragrant.
- Add the diced potatoes, thyme, paprika, salt, and pepper to the pot. Stir well to coat the potatoes in the spices.
- Pour in the vegetable broth and bring to a boil. Reduce the heat to low and let the soup simmer for about 15-20 minutes, or until the potatoes are tender.
- Using an immersion blender or a regular blender, puree about half of the soup until smooth. This will help thicken the soup while still leaving some chunks of potatoes for texture.
- Return the pureed soup back to the pot and stir in the frozen corn. Cook for an additional 5 minutes, or until the corn is heated through.
- Stir in the milk and heat the soup for another 5 minutes, just until warmed.
- Taste and adjust the seasonings as needed, adding more salt, pepper, or herbs to your preference.
- Serve the potato and corn soup hot, garnished with chopped fresh parsley. Enjoy!
Interesting Facts
This soup can be easily customized by adding toppings such as crispy bacon, shredded cheese, or green onions.
Leftover potato and corn soup can be refrigerated and reheated for up to 3-4 days.
The combination of potatoes and corn creates a perfect balance of creaminess and sweetness in this soup.