Summer Sweet Corn Gazpacho (Printable)
Refreshing chilled soup highlighting sweet summer corn, fresh vegetables, and bright citrus notes.
# Ingredient List:
→ Vegetables
01 - 3 cups fresh sweet corn kernels (about 4 ears), divided
02 - 1 medium cucumber, peeled, seeded, and chopped
03 - 1 yellow bell pepper, chopped
04 - 2 ripe tomatoes, chopped
05 - 2 scallions, trimmed and sliced
→ Aromatics & Herbs
06 - 1 small garlic clove, minced
07 - 1/4 cup fresh basil leaves
→ Liquids & Seasonings
08 - 1 1/2 cups cold vegetable broth
09 - 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
10 - Juice of 1 lime
11 - 1 tablespoon sherry vinegar or white wine vinegar
12 - 1/2 teaspoon sea salt, plus more to taste
13 - 1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
→ Garnishes
14 - Reserved corn kernels
15 - Chopped fresh basil or chives
16 - Drizzle of olive oil
# Steps:
01 - Measure and set aside 1/2 cup of corn kernels for garnish.
02 - In a blender, combine the remaining corn, cucumber, yellow bell pepper, tomatoes, scallions, garlic, basil, vegetable broth, olive oil, lime juice, and vinegar. Blend on high until smooth and creamy.
03 - Add sea salt and freshly ground black pepper. Taste and adjust seasoning as desired.
04 - Pass the soup through a fine mesh sieve for a silky-smooth consistency, or skip this step for a more rustic, textured finish.
05 - Transfer the soup to a large bowl or pitcher, cover tightly, and refrigerate for at least 2 hours to chill thoroughly and allow the flavors to meld.
06 - Ladle the chilled gazpacho into bowls. Top with the reserved corn kernels, chopped fresh basil or chives, and a light drizzle of olive oil.
# Expert Tips:
01 -
- This soup comes together in under 30 minutes and asks almost nothing of you besides chopping and blending.
- The natural sweetness of raw corn paired with lime and sherry vinegar creates a flavor that tastes like summer in a bowl.
02 -
- Do not skip the chilling step because warm gazpacho is a sad disappointment that no garnish can fix.
- A pinch of cayenne added during blending transforms the entire flavor profile without overpowering the corn.
03 -
- Use the freshest corn you can find and blend within hours of buying because sweetness fades quickly after picking.
- Sherry vinegar is the one ingredient you should not substitute because it provides a depth that white wine vinegar simply cannot match.