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Two portions of spicy sweetcorn soup in black patterned bowls with yellow salt and pepper grinders and a green napkin on the side.

Spicy Sweetcorn Soup

By: Deborah
This spicy sweetcorn soup combines naturally sweet corn with warming chipotle paste for a delicious homemade soup. Perfect for an easy lunch or light supper.
PREP: 15 minutes
COOK: 15 minutes
TOTAL: 30 minutes
Servings: 6 people
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Equipment

Ingredients

  • 2 tsp vegetable oil
  • 1 small onion (approx. 60g) finely chopped
  • 1 red pepper deseeded and diced
  • 1 clove garlic finely chopped
  • 1 sweet potato (approx. 430g) peeled and finely diced
  • 3 tsp chipotle paste
  • 1 tsp ground cumin
  • a bunch of coriander stems and leaves separated and chopped
  • 700 g (24.7 oz) frozen sweetcorn
  • 400 g (14 oz) tin chopped tomatoes
  • 1 litre (4.2 cups) hot chicken or vegetable stock (see Bikers’ Tip below)
  • salt and freshly ground black pepper
  • 75 g (2.6 oz) smoked back bacon trimmed of fat and cut into fine strips (see Bikers’ Tip below)

Instructions

  • Heat 1 tsp of the oil in a large saucepan or casserole on a medium heat. Add the onion and pepper and fry them gently for 3 to 4 minutes, stirring regularly, then add the garlic and sweet potato. Stir for 1 minute. Add 2 tsp of the chipotle paste and the cumin and stir to coat the vegetables.
  • Add the chopped coriander stems and sweetcorn, then pour in the tomatoes and stock. Season with salt and pepper, to taste. Bring the soup to the boil, then turn the heat down and simmer for 10 minutes, until the sweet potato is tender.
  • Meanwhile, heat the remaining oil in a small frying pan and fry the bacon for 2 minutes. Add the rest of the chipotle paste and stir until the bacon is coated in the chipotle. Ladle half the soup into a blender and blitz it to a purée, then tip it back into the saucepan with the rest. Alternatively, use a stick blender to whizz the soup so it thickens but still has some texture. Serve in deep bowls garnished with the chipotle bacon strips and some of the chopped coriander leaves…oh, and some bread and butter on the side (optional)!

Notes

  • Optional variations:
    • Extra spicy sweetcorn soup - add more chipotle paste or chilli flakes for a stronger kick. Increase it gradually and taste as you go.
    • Spicy ginger and sweetcorn soup - add grated fresh ginger to add aromatic depth.
  • This spicy sweetcorn soup recipe is easily adapted if you’re cooking for less or more people.

 

Bikers' Tip

  • For a vegetarian version, use veggie stock and garnish the soup with smoked tofu instead of bacon. Buy the firm tofu so you can crisp it up nicely before adding it to the soup.
 
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Nutrition

Calories: 256kcal | Carbohydrates: 42g | Protein: 12g | Fat: 6g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 2g | Monounsaturated Fat: 2g | Trans Fat: 0.01g | Cholesterol: 11mg | Sodium: 731mg | Potassium: 813mg | Fiber: 6g | Sugar: 14g | Vitamin A: 11018IU | Vitamin C: 37mg | Calcium: 60mg | Iron: 2mg

Nutrition information is automatically calculated, so should only be used as an approximation.

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