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Bowl of Japanese corn soup garnished with green onions and served warm.

Japanese Corn Soup


  • Author: chef caterina
  • Total Time: 1 hour
  • Yield: 4-6 servings 1x
  • Diet: Vegetarian

Description

A creamy, velvety Japanese-style corn soup (corn potage) with sweet roasted corn flavor, perfect as a comforting starter or light meal.


Ingredients

Scale
  • 3 cups frozen corn (or 4 large ears fresh corn)
  • 1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil
  • 2 tablespoons salt, divided
  • Ground black pepper to taste
  • 1/4 teaspoon paprika
  • 1/2 white onion, sliced
  • 1 1/2 tablespoons unsalted butter
  • 3 cups water
  • 1 cup milk (2% or whole)
  • 1 cup heavy whipping cream
  • 1 sprig parsley, chopped
  • 1 tablespoon heavy whipping cream for garnish

Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 450°F (230°C)
  2. Toss corn with olive oil, 1 tablespoon salt, pepper, and paprika
  3. Roast corn on baking sheet for 15 minutes until golden
  4. Reserve 1 cup roasted corn for serving
  5. Sauté onion in butter until translucent
  6. Add remaining roasted corn and water, bring to boil
  7. Simmer covered for 15 minutes
  8. Puree soup until smooth using immersion blender
  9. Stir in milk and heavy cream, simmer 10-15 minutes
  10. Season with remaining salt and pepper
  11. Garnish with reserved corn, parsley, and cream drizzle

Notes

  • Fresh corn enhances flavor but frozen works well
  • Don’t boil after adding cream to prevent separation
  • Strain through sieve for extra smooth texture
  • Store in refrigerator for up to 4 days
  • Freeze for up to 3 months
  • Prep Time: 15 minutes
  • Cook Time: 45 minutes
  • Category: Soup
  • Method: Stovetop/Oven
  • Cuisine: Japanese

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 serving
  • Calories: 350
  • Sugar: 12g
  • Sodium: 480mg
  • Fat: 22g
  • Saturated Fat: 12g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 8g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 35g
  • Fiber: 4g
  • Protein: 7g
  • Cholesterol: 55mg