Vegan Sweet Corn Soup

Warm your soul with a bowl of creamy, comforting Vegan Sweet Corn Soup, the perfect balance of sweetness and spice. This plant-based recipe highlights the natural sweetness of fresh corn, balanced by aromatic spices like cumin and smoked paprika, and finished with the velvety richness of coconut milk. Sautéed onion, celery, and garlic form a flavorful base, while blending half the soup creates a luxuriously smooth texture without losing the delightful chunks of corn. Garnished with fresh cilantro, this gluten-free, dairy-free soup is as visually stunning as it is delicious. Ready in just 40 minutes, it’s a quick and satisfying meal for cozy weeknight dinners or elegant starters.

Nutriscore Rating: 76/100

Prep Time:15 mins

Cook Time:25 mins

Total Time:40 mins

Servings: 4

Ingredients

• 3 cups fresh sweet corn (kernels only, about 3 ears of corn)
• 1 medium yellow onion, finely chopped
• 3 cloves garlic, minced
• 1 stalk celery, finely chopped
• 4 cups vegetable broth
• 1 cup unsweetened coconut milk (canned)
• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• 1 teaspoon ground cumin
• 0.5 teaspoons smoked paprika
• 1 teaspoon sea salt
• 0.5 teaspoons black pepper
• 2 tablespoons fresh cilantro, chopped (for garnish)

Directions

Step 1

Heat the olive oil in a large pot over medium heat.

Step 2

Add the chopped onion and celery. Sauté for 5-7 minutes, stirring occasionally, until softened and translucent.

Step 3

Stir in the minced garlic, ground cumin, and smoked paprika. Cook for about 1 minute until fragrant.

Step 4

Add the sweet corn kernels to the pot and sauté for 2-3 minutes, allowing them to absorb the spices.

Step 5

Pour in the vegetable broth and bring the mixture to a boil. Reduce heat to a simmer and cook for 10 minutes.

Step 6

Transfer about 2/3 of the soup mixture to a blender and blend until smooth. Be cautious when blending hot liquids—blend in batches if necessary.

Step 7

Return the blended portion to the pot with the remaining chunky soup, mixing well to combine.

Step 8

Reduce heat to low and stir in the coconut milk. Let the soup simmer gently for another 5 minutes. Do not let it boil.

Step 9

Season with salt and black pepper to taste.

Step 10

Serve the soup hot, garnished with fresh cilantro. Enjoy!

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(2081.7g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	1547.6

Total Fat 79.0g	0%
Saturated Fat 38.2g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 5.5g
Cholesterol 0mg	0%
Sodium 4683.9mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 195.6g	0%
Dietary Fiber 27.9g	0%
Total Sugars 40.1g
Protein 37.1g	0%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 250.9mg	0%
Iron 12.6mg	0%
Potassium 3301.8mg	0%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 43.3%

Protein: 9.0%

Carbs: 47.7%