Simple Summer Corn Soup⏱ 30 min total

Simple Summer Corn Soup

Per 1 serving · 496 g · 11 ingredients

Calories
337
17%
of a 2,000 cal day
  • Protein
    12g
    14% of calories
  • Carbs
    45g
    52% of calories
  • Fat
    13g
    35% of calories
Portion

At a glance

One serving of Simple Summer Corn Soup (496 g) has 337 calories, with 12 g of protein, 45 g of carbohydrates and 13 g of fat. Most of its energy comes from carbs (52% of calories). It is high in protein (24% DV), dietary fiber (21% DV) and Vitamin C (40% DV). Keep an eye on sodium, which provides 20% of the daily value.

Per 100 g
68cal
low energy density
Protein per 100 cal
3.5g
Net carbs
39g
carbs minus fiber
Fiber
6g
11 g sugar

High in

20%+ of the daily value

  • Protein24%
  • Dietary fiber21%
  • Vitamin C40%
  • Vitamin K21%
  • Riboflavin (B2)137%
  • Niacin26%

Good source of

10–19% of the daily value

  • Vitamin D10%
  • Vitamin E11%
  • Thiamine12%
  • Magnesium14%
  • Zinc13%

Watch

20%+ of the daily value

  • Sodium20%

Ingredients

For one serving. Tap an ingredient to see its nutrition.

Directions

Prep 10 minCook 20 min
  1. 1

    Heat olive oil in a large saucepan over medium heat. Add chopped onion and minced garlic, sauté for 3-4 minutes until fragrant.

  2. 2

    Add diced potatoes, season with salt and pepper, cover, and steam for 4-5 minutes.

  3. 3

    Stir in most of the corn, reserving some for garnish.

  4. 4

    Pour in chicken broth and milk, cover, and bring to a low boil. Reduce heat to low and cook until potatoes are soft, about 5 minutes.

  5. 5

    If desired, transfer 3/4 of the soup to a blender and blend until smooth. Stir in nutritional yeast if using.

  6. 6

    Return blended soup to the saucepan, bring to a simmer, and adjust seasonings as needed. Cook for at least 10 minutes to thicken.

  7. 7

    Serve soup topped with chopped green onions, remaining corn, and a sprinkle of black pepper. Add paprika for color if desired.

Vitamins & minerals

Amounts for 1 serving (496 g). Bars show % of the daily value.

Vitamins

NutrientAmount% Daily Value
Vitamin A72 μg
8%
Vitamin C36 mg
40%
Vitamin D1 μg
10%
Vitamin E2 mg
11%
Vitamin K25 μg
21%
Thiamine0.1 mg
12%
Riboflavin (B2)2 mg
137%
Niacin4 mg
26%
Vitamin B61 mg
50%
Folate (B9)108 μg
27%
Vitamin B121 μg
29%
Pantothenic acid1 mg
22%
Choline52 mg
9%

Minerals

NutrientAmount% Daily Value
Calcium195 mg
20%
Iron2 mg
25%
Potassium1,048 mg
22%
Magnesium60 mg
14%
Phosphorus255 mg
36%
Zinc1 mg
13%
Copper0.2 mg
22%
Manganese0.5 mg
22%
Selenium4 μg
8%
Full breakdown · 43 more nutrients
NutrientAmount% Daily Value
Alanine0.3 g—
Alpha Linolenic Acid (ALA)0 g—
Alpha carotene0 μg—
Arginine0.3 g—
Aspartic acid1 g—
Beta carotene61 μg—
Caffeine0 mg—
Cystine0 g—
Docosahexaenoic Acid (DHA)0 g—
Docosapentaenoic Acid (DPA)0 g—
Eicosapentaenoic Acid (EPA)0 g—
Fluoride5 μg—
Fructose1 g—
Galactose0.1 g—
Glucose2 g—
Glutamic acid2 g—
Glycine0.2 g—
Histidine0.2 g—
Hydroxyproline0 g—
Isoleucine0.3 g—
Lactose6 g—
Leucine1 g—
Lycopene0 μg—
Lysine1 g—
Maltose0.1 g—
Methionine0.1 g—
Monounsaturated fats8 g—
Phenylalanine0.3 g—
Polyunsaturated fats1 g—
Proline1 g—
Retinol67 μg—
Serine0.4 g—
Starch29 g—
Sucrose1 g—
Theobromine0 mg—
Threonine0.3 g—
Total omega 30 g—
Total omega 60 g—
Tryptophan0.1 g—
Tyrosine0.3 g—
Valine0.4 g—
Vitamin D20 μg—
Vitamin D31 μg—

Burning 337 calories

Estimated for a 70 kg (154 lb) adult using MET values from the Compendium of Physical Activities.

  • 64min
    Walking (3.5 mph)
  • 40min
    Cycling (moderate)
  • 28min
    Running (6 mph)
  • 47min
    Swimming laps

Common questions

How many calories are in Simple Summer Corn Soup?

One serving of Simple Summer Corn Soup (1 serving) has 337 calories, which works out to 68 calories per 100 g. That is about 17% of a 2,000-calorie day.

Is Simple Summer Corn Soup high in protein?

It provides a solid 12 g of protein per serving (24% of the 50 g daily value), but protein supplies only 14% of its calories, so it is not a protein-dense food. Foods where protein provides 30% or more of calories are generally considered protein-dense.

Is Simple Summer Corn Soup keto-friendly?

It is hard to fit into a strict keto diet. One serving has 39 g of net carbs and 52% of its calories come from carbohydrates, while most keto plans cap net carbs at 20–50 g per day.

How much sodium is in Simple Summer Corn Soup?

466 mg per serving, which is high (20% or more of the 2,300 mg daily value).

How much sugar is in Simple Summer Corn Soup?

11 g of total sugars per serving. Labels list total sugars, which include natural sugars from fruit and milk as well as any added sugars.

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