Description
Creamy Chicken Corn Soup is a rich and comforting bowl made with tender chicken, sweet corn, potatoes, and a smooth cream base. This recipe delivers balanced flavor, hearty texture, and a cozy finish that works well for family meals or make ahead dinners. It is simple to prepare, uses familiar pantry ingredients, and creates a satisfying soup that reheats beautifully.
Ingredients
Butter
Onion, finely diced
Red or orange bell pepper, diced
Garlic cloves, minced
Dried thyme
Garlic powder
Ground mustard such as McCormick Ground Mustard or Simply Organic Ground Mustard
Paprika
Salt
Black pepper
All purpose flour
Cooked chicken, diced or shredded
Corn kernels, fresh, frozen, or well drained
Potatoes, peeled and diced
Unsalted chicken stock
Whole milk
Heavy cream
Green onions for garnish
Cooked turkey bacon such as Applegate Turkey Bacon or Butterball Turkey Bacon
Instructions
Melt the butter in a large stock pot over medium heat until it coats the bottom evenly
Add the onion, bell pepper, and garlic and cook while stirring until the vegetables soften and become fragrant
Stir in thyme, garlic powder, ground mustard, paprika, salt, and pepper so the spices coat the vegetables evenly
Sprinkle in the flour and cook while stirring to remove the raw flour taste and create a smooth base
Add the cooked chicken, corn, and diced potatoes and gently toss to coat with the flour mixture
Pour in the chicken stock followed by the milk and heavy cream while stirring continuously
Bring the soup to a gentle simmer and cook until the potatoes are fork tender
Blend half of the soup using a blender or immersion blender to create a creamy texture
Return the blended soup to the pot and stir well to combine
Taste and adjust seasoning as needed and simmer briefly before serving
Serve hot topped with green onions and crispy turkey bacon if desired
Notes
This soup balances creaminess and texture by blending only part of the mixture
Gentle heat is important once dairy is added to prevent curdling
Unsalted chicken stock allows better control over seasoning
If the soup thickens too much during cooking or reheating, add a splash of milk or stock
Turkey bacon should be cooked separately and added just before serving for best texture
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Soup
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American