Legume Free Gluten Free Chilled Corn Soup
Sweet summer corn takes center stage here, and the result is a silky, refreshing bowl that feels genuinely elegant without requiring much fuss. Shallots softened in butter build a quiet savory base, while crème fraîche and a squeeze of fresh lemon juice add richness and brightness in equal measure. The technique of scraping the milky liquid from the cobs is the secret weapon — it deepens the corn flavor in a way that no store-bought shortcut can replicate. After blending and straining, the soup becomes impossibly smooth, and chilling it completely transforms the texture into something almost luxurious. A drizzle of chive oil and a scatter of raw corn kernels on top give each bowl a little freshness and crunch at the finish. Every ingredient here is naturally free of legumes, so there's no need to audit labels or swap anything out — the recipe just works as written.
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4 servings
- 6 ears fresh corn, husked
- 2 tbsp unsalted butter
- 2 medium shallots, thinly sliced
- 1 tsp kosher salt, plus more to taste
- 3 cups cold water
- ½ cup crème fraîche
- 1 tbsp fresh lemon juice
- white pepper, to taste
For serving
- ¼ cup fresh chives, finely chopped
- 2 tbsp extra-virgin olive oil
Instructions
- 1
Cut the kernels from all 6 ears of corn: stand each ear upright in a large bowl and slice downward with a chef's knife. Once all kernels are cut, scrape the back of the knife firmly down each cob to extract the milky corn liquid into the bowl. Set aside 1/2 cup of the raw kernels for garnish.
- 2
Melt the butter in a large saucepan over medium heat. Add the shallots and 1/2 tsp of the salt, and cook, stirring occasionally, until softened and translucent, about 5 minutes.
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