Chilled Coconut Corn Soup
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Fresh and bright, with the pure flavors of sweet corn and lime juice, this creamy vegan soup is exactly what you want for a light meal on a late summer day.
Recipe information
Total Time
45 minutes, plus chilling
Yield
4 Servings
Ingredients
Preparation
Step 1
Melt coconut oil over medium heat in a large pot. Add onion, ginger, turmeric, and ½ tsp. salt and cook, stirring occasionally, until onion is translucent, 8–10 minutes.
Step 2
Break corn cobs in half and add to pot along with corn kernels, potato, coconut milk, lime zest, and 1½ cups water. Bring to a boil over high heat, then reduce to a simmer and cook until potato is tender, 20–25 minutes.
Step 3
Discard corn cobs and lime zest, then transfer soup to a blender. Add ½ tsp. salt and purée until smooth. Let cool to room temperature. Transfer to a large bowl and chill, covered, at least 2 hours.
Step 4
Meanwhile, preheat oven to 350°F. Spread coconut flakes on a small rimmed baking sheet and toast, tossing occasionally, until golden, about 5 minutes; transfer to a plate.
Step 5
Stir lime juice into soup and adjust seasonings, thinning with water, if needed. Divide soup among bowls, then top with toasted coconut, avocado, and cilantro. Serve with lime wedges alongside.
Do Ahead: Soup can be made 4 days ahead. Cover and chill.
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Reviews (41)
Back to TopSilky soup with subtle undertones. I too recommend straining it after processing it. The coconut avocado and cilantro were great as toppings. It was a elegant start to my dinner party.
cincisusan
Cincinnati OH
11/28/2022
I made it exactly the way it was spelled out. It was very bland. Needed salt/pepper and I added a bit of cayenne. It felt like it just lacked that umph. Maybe more lime juice? It certainly has potential.
HarleyridingChef
San Francisco, CA
9/1/2022
Maybe peas? Just don't cook like the corn - add at last minute to warm up before puree-ing? You would probably need to put through a strainer to remove the pea skins, however. Peas have a similar texture and sweetness, and would work well with the coconut taste . Or, try carrots, which you would need to cook til tender, and which are sweet, work well with coconut (think Thai curries with carrot), and would puree nicely.
Anonymous
7/24/2022
NYC Not helpful.
Anonymous
Seattle
7/24/2022
Hey, Seattle, since you don’t eat corn, why are you even looking at this recipe?
Lynn
Nyc
7/24/2022
I don't eat corn but everything else about this recipe sounds fabulous. Any suggestions for a vegetable to substitute? I was thinking it might be good with roasted cauliflower . What do cooks think?
Anonymous
Seattle
7/24/2022
Great cold soup for late summer when corn is at its freshest. I topped with avocado, toasted coconut and some crab meat.
Anonymous
Chicago, IL
8/24/2020
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