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1 June 25, 2014 30 Minute Recipes

{30 Minute} Creamless Corn Soup with Lime Crema and Basil

A creamless corn soup made with of a sweet corn puree with a lime crema and basil. Thrown together in one pot and have dinner on the table in under 30 minutes!

A creamless corn soup made with of a sweet corn puree with a lime crema and basil. Thrown together in one pot and have dinner on the table in under 30 minutes! #glutenfree #healthy #soup

I am breaking out of the norm and serving you soup during summer.

You see, certain dishes tie to a time in the past where spirts were high, the sun was shining and food brought comfort among friends. With every thought of said dish, time rewinds and I instantly start to grin.

A few years ago for my fiancé and I’s first anniversary we took a trip to Puerto Vallarta, Mexico. Gorgeous scenery, first class resort, stellar food and potent cocktails. What else could we ask for?

A creamless corn soup made with of a sweet corn puree with a lime crema and basil. Thrown together in one pot and have dinner on the table in under 30 minutes! #glutenfree #healthy #soup

A creamless corn soup made with of a sweet corn puree with a lime crema and basil. Thrown together in one pot and have dinner on the table in under 30 minutes! #glutenfree #healthy #soup

Of the lime shrimp ceviche that we ate daily for lunch and the 5 star steak filets, the one dish that still makes our mouth water is the Sweet Corn Soup; a creamless puree of sweet corn with mascarpone and basil. Still baffled on how they achieved such creaminess without cream. Granted, my hips thank the soul that master minded this creation.

Every night, we would sit down for our ocean side dinner and upon completion of ordering our drinks, our favorite starter would arrive. These waiters were good. We quickly became friends as the trip went along. It happens as cocktails start to flow. You know because you are friends with everyone when that happens.

A creamless corn soup made with of a sweet corn puree with a lime crema and basil. Thrown together in one pot and have dinner on the table in under 30 minutes! #glutenfree #healthy #soup

As I came home, I knew I had to recreate it. Stat. Attempting to create the silky consistency that we fell in love with. But I wanted to keep the focus on the corn. Duh. So I didn’t venture down the road of adding potatoes for the creaminess.  That route reminded me a chowder, and this soup was lighter; more summery than a warm, winter bowl that hugged your insides. But don’t get me wrong, this soup still hugs your inside, just doesn’t grab onto your hips.

A bit of cauliflower is added but not too much as the corn is the star here.  A few other ingredients –milk, garlic, onion, carrots, and celery– are added to a roaring pot of chicken broth, allowing to cook for a short time, then all thrown into a blender (or an immersion blender like I did) to create a pure silk consistency. If you do not have an immersion blender, you need to get on this wagon. It is a handheld blender that allows you puree soups such as this, to things such as crumbling ground beef for the prefect taco meat.

Rather than finishing the soup with mascarpone, I blend Greek yogurt with a touch of almond milk and fresh lime juice for a flavor punch. Then on goes the basil.

A creamless corn soup made with of a sweet corn puree with a lime crema and basil. Thrown together in one pot and have dinner on the table in under 30 minutes! #glutenfree #healthy #soup

This summer I am declaring dependence on living off fresh produce so dishes like this can shine. What’s not to love about taking a trip down memory lane to a time of sipping margaritas and crashing waves?

So break out of the norm. Corn soup is on deck!

A creamless corn soup made with of a sweet corn puree with a lime crema and basil. Thrown together in one pot and have dinner on the table in under 30 minutes! #glutenfree #healthy #soup

{30 Minute} Creamless Corn Soup with Lime Crema and Basil

A creamless corn soup made with of a sweet corn puree with a lime crema and basil. Thrown together in one pot and have dinner on the table in under 30 minutes!

10 minPrep Time

20 minCook Time

30 minTotal Time

Yields 6

Author:

Megan

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Ingredients

  • 1/2 medium head cauliflower, cut up
  • 6 cups low sodium chicken broth
  • 1 cup almond milk
  • 1 tsp Salt
  • 1 tsp Pepper
  • 2 tsp garlic powder
  • 1 Tbsp butter
  • 1 white onion, chopped
  • 1 cup chopped carrots
  • 1 cup chopped celery
  • 8 ears fresh, sweet corn (reserving 2 cups)
  • Lime Crema:
  • 1/2 cup non fat plain greek yogurt
  • Juice of 1 lime
  • For Garnish, thinly sliced basil

Instructions

  1. For the Soup: In a large sauce pan, add the cauliflower and chicken broth. Boil the cauliflower until fork tender, about 8 minutes. Add contents to a blender and puree. Prop lid and cover with a towel to allow steam to release while blending. Add the almond milk, salt, pepper and garlic powder and mix well. Set aside.
  2. In the same sauce pan, add the butter and allow to melt over medium heat. Add the chopped onion, carrots and celery. Sweat for 8 minutes or until vegetables are softened.
  3. Add the corn and allow to cook for 5 minutes. Add the veggies to the blender and puree. You may need to work in batches if you have a smaller blender. Or add the puree to the sauce pan with the veggies and using an immersion bledner, puree.
  4. For the Crema: In a small bowl, mix the yogurt and lime juice.
  5. To serve: Serve the soup garnished with the lime creme and basil.
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  1. Sherri@The Well Floured Kitchen says

    June 25, 2014 at 5:15 am

    Immersion blenders are the best! I think this still counts as summer food, since you don't need to turn on the oven. Looks so pretty and sounds delicious!
    Reply
    • Meg says

      June 25, 2014 at 8:37 pm

      Thanks Sherri!! And I agree! They are so convenient!
      Reply
  2. Taylor @ Food Faith Fitness says

    June 25, 2014 at 5:39 am

    I just made a corn and lime dish yesterday, and fell in love with the combo! I still love soup in the summer, so this sounds yum! Pinned!
    Reply
    • Meg says

      June 25, 2014 at 8:37 pm

      Great minds think alike! Thanks lady!!
      Reply
  3. Amy @ A Healthy Life For Me says

    June 25, 2014 at 6:11 am

    I just love the ingredient combo, I can't wait to try this recipe!
    Reply
    • Meg says

      June 25, 2014 at 8:38 pm

      Love hearing that, Amy! Hope you love it! Thanks!
      Reply
  4. Becky (The Cookie Rookie) says

    June 25, 2014 at 7:54 am

    This looks totally delicious Meg!! Can't wait to try it!
    Reply
    • Meg says

      June 25, 2014 at 8:39 pm

      Thanks, Becky!!! Hope ya love it!
      Reply
  5. Alaina (Fabtastic Eats) says

    June 25, 2014 at 9:26 am

    Mmm! I could totally use one of those vacations! This soup sounds really good! I've never had any type of corn soup before, but I imagine this would be an excellent place to start! And your photos are so gorgeous!
    Reply
    • Meg says

      June 25, 2014 at 8:40 pm

      We should just take a trip together so we can sip marg's together! Thanks, girl!
      Reply
  6. Martha @ A Family Feast says

    June 25, 2014 at 10:17 am

    I love it when a vacation inspires a recipe and it brings back fond memories whenever you make and eat it! This soup sounds fantastic!
    Reply
    • Meg says

      June 25, 2014 at 8:40 pm

      Yes! It's the best! Thanks, Martha!
      Reply
  7. Sylvie | Gourmande in the Kitchen says

    June 25, 2014 at 3:25 pm

    There's no better time to enjoy fresh corn than summer, lovely soup!
    Reply
    • Meg says

      June 25, 2014 at 8:41 pm

      I hear ya!! I can't get enough! Thanks, Sylvie!
      Reply
  8. Bridget says

    June 26, 2014 at 11:03 am

    This was delicious! I saw it on Pinterest yesterday and rushed home after work to make it. I added in a jalapeno to give it a little kick. Thank you for sharing!
    Reply
    • Meg says

      June 26, 2014 at 11:11 am

      I LOVE hearing that! Thank you so much for letting me know how it turned out. And what a great idea - the jalapeno would be wonderful in it. Next time ;)
      Reply
  9. Sarah @ Making Thyme for Health says

    June 26, 2014 at 10:29 pm

    This soup is calling my name! I'm a huge fan of corn and I love the idea of making a creamy soup without all of the saturated fat. I'd love to go to Puerto Vallarta to have some but in the meantime, I'll be pinning this to try! ;)
    Reply
  10. Katerina says

    June 28, 2014 at 10:04 am

    Quick and delicious! My type of meal! Thanks for coming and linking up at The Weekend Social. Your post has been pinned to our board! Please be sure to come back next week starting Thursdays at 9PM EST on culinaryflavors.gr ! I hope to see you there!
    Reply
  11. Sarah @ SnixyKitchen says

    August 15, 2014 at 12:40 am

    Corn soup is perfect for summer, Meg! I'm all about soup in the summer and this one looks scrumptious!
    Reply
    • Meg says

      August 15, 2014 at 4:57 am

      I am glad I am not along here! Thanks, Sarah!
      Reply
  12. Jeanette | Jeanette's Healthy Living says

    September 10, 2014 at 6:54 pm

    I just shared this post on Facebook and a reader noticed there are no directions to the recipe. Can you please help? Here's the FB post link https://www.facebook.com/JeanettesHealthyLiving/photos/a.105215959535580.4079.103882016335641/749091395148030/?type=1 Thanks!
    Reply
    • Meg says

      September 11, 2014 at 6:29 am

      Oh goodness! I have been having some issues with my recipe plug in on older posts. Thank you for letting me know! I will fix that right away.
      Reply

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