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Creamy, spicy, sweet—-these soups prove that fresh summer corn can do it all. While soups are often associated with the colder months, these delicious recipes make a strong case for eating soup year-round. Recipes like our Instant Pot Summer Corn & Crab Chowder and Creamy Corn Soup with Jalapeños & Cotija are the perfect way to enjoy the seasonal vegetable.
01of 12Instant Pot Summer Corn & Crab ChowderView RecipeSweet corn and tender lump crabmeat go together wonderfully to make this rich, hearty chowder. This colorful, quick and easy Instant Pot soup makes a great starter for a summertime meal.
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Instant Pot Summer Corn & Crab Chowder
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Sweet corn and tender lump crabmeat go together wonderfully to make this rich, hearty chowder. This colorful, quick and easy Instant Pot soup makes a great starter for a summertime meal.
02of 12Lobster & Corn ChowderView RecipeThe trick to making this healthy lobster chowder recipe have tons of rich flavor is to start with great fish stock. (The best is often in the freezer case at the supermarket.) Then cook the lobsters in the stock to intensify its flavor. There is no flour added in this healthy soup, so it’s lighter than a typical creamy chowder–plus it’s gluten-free.
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Lobster & Corn Chowder
The trick to making this healthy lobster chowder recipe have tons of rich flavor is to start with great fish stock. (The best is often in the freezer case at the supermarket.) Then cook the lobsters in the stock to intensify its flavor. There is no flour added in this healthy soup, so it’s lighter than a typical creamy chowder–plus it’s gluten-free.
03of 12Corn Chowder with BaconView RecipePureeing some of the corn-and-potato mixture in a blender gives this soup rich creaminess without much cream. Red bell pepper imparts a beautiful golden hue to the chowder (and is a great source of vitamin C). For a final touch, a little bacon crumbled over this easy corn chowder recipe goes a long way.
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Corn Chowder with Bacon
Pureeing some of the corn-and-potato mixture in a blender gives this soup rich creaminess without much cream. Red bell pepper imparts a beautiful golden hue to the chowder (and is a great source of vitamin C). For a final touch, a little bacon crumbled over this easy corn chowder recipe goes a long way.
04of 12Clam & Corn ChowderView RecipeJason DonnellyClam and corn chowder is a staple in New England during the summer months. Here we make it healthier-and faster-than the traditional cream-laden version, but just as luscious.
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Clam & Corn Chowder
Jason Donnelly
Clam and corn chowder is a staple in New England during the summer months. Here we make it healthier-and faster-than the traditional cream-laden version, but just as luscious.
05of 12Creamy Corn Soup with Jalapeños & CotijaView RecipeGreg DuPreeThis creamy corn soup has underlying earthiness from the hominy and heat from the jalapeños. Fresh corn adds sweetness, which works well with the salty cotija cheese and other fresh and tangy garnishes.
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Creamy Corn Soup with Jalapeños & Cotija
Greg DuPree
This creamy corn soup has underlying earthiness from the hominy and heat from the jalapeños. Fresh corn adds sweetness, which works well with the salty cotija cheese and other fresh and tangy garnishes.
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Summer Corn Tortilla Soup
07of 12Golden Summer Squash & Corn SoupView RecipePureed summer squash makes a delicious base for this summery squash and corn soup. Start your meal with the soup or enjoy it as a light lunch. Fresh thyme and briny feta cheese give it fabulous flavor. For a variation, try the soup with any herb you have on hand or goat cheese in place of feta.
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Golden Summer Squash & Corn Soup
Pureed summer squash makes a delicious base for this summery squash and corn soup. Start your meal with the soup or enjoy it as a light lunch. Fresh thyme and briny feta cheese give it fabulous flavor. For a variation, try the soup with any herb you have on hand or goat cheese in place of feta.
08of 12Creamy Corn Soup with Crispy BaconView RecipeUsing fat-free milk and reduced-sodium chicken broth makes this classic corn soup a healthier option, but still allows for a creamy taste. Sprinkle some bacon on top for a punch of extra flavor and crunch.
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Creamy Corn Soup with Crispy Bacon
Using fat-free milk and reduced-sodium chicken broth makes this classic corn soup a healthier option, but still allows for a creamy taste. Sprinkle some bacon on top for a punch of extra flavor and crunch.
09of 12Chicken-Corn Tortilla SoupView RecipeUsing bone-in chicken thighs in this soup ensures the meat stays moist over the long cooking time. Not only are chicken thighs inherently juicier than breast meat, but cooking chicken on the bone also helps it stay succulent.
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Chicken-Corn Tortilla Soup
Using bone-in chicken thighs in this soup ensures the meat stays moist over the long cooking time. Not only are chicken thighs inherently juicier than breast meat, but cooking chicken on the bone also helps it stay succulent.
10of 12Tilapia Corn ChowderView RecipeThis light soup is a great way to slip fresh corn (and tilapia, of course!) into your late-summer menu. Make it a meal: Enjoy with a mixed green salad and oyster crackers.
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Tilapia Corn Chowder
This light soup is a great way to slip fresh corn (and tilapia, of course!) into your late-summer menu. Make it a meal: Enjoy with a mixed green salad and oyster crackers.
11of 12Vori Vori (Corn-Dumpling Soup)View RecipeLeigh BeischVori means “ball” in the Guaraní language of Paraguay; vori vori is the plural form. The name references the spherical dumplings that float in the broth. The soup originated as a fusion of the cuisines of Spanish Franciscan missionaries and the Guaraní people. For the lightest dumplings, use clarified butter, also known as ghee.Read more about the author’s connection to this recipe in Soup—and Life—Lessons From My Grandma.
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Vori Vori (Corn-Dumpling Soup)
Leigh Beisch
Vori means “ball” in the Guaraní language of Paraguay; vori vori is the plural form. The name references the spherical dumplings that float in the broth. The soup originated as a fusion of the cuisines of Spanish Franciscan missionaries and the Guaraní people. For the lightest dumplings, use clarified butter, also known as ghee.Read more about the author’s connection to this recipe in Soup—and Life—Lessons From My Grandma.
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Ajiaco Bogotano (Potato Soup with Corn, Chicken & Capers)
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