Velvet Corn Soup | Flirt Recipes

Ingredients

• For the Soup Base:
• 6 ears fresh corn, husked and kernels cut from cob (about 4-5 cups kernels)
• 2 tablespoons butter (or olive oil for vegetarian option)
• 1 medium onion, diced
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• 1 medium potato, peeled and diced
• 4 cups vegetable or chicken stock
• 1 cup heavy cream
• 1 teaspoon fresh thyme leaves
• 1/2 teaspoon salt, plus more to taste
• 1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
• For the Corn Stock (optional):
• Corn cobs (after removing kernels)
• 4 cups water
• For Garnish:
• 1/2 cup fresh corn kernels, lightly sautéed
• 2 tablespoons chives, finely chopped
• Crème fraîche or sour cream
• Smoked paprika (optional)
• Crispy bacon bits (optional)