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Creamy Sweet Corn Bisque Recipe with Crispy Bacon

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A rich, velvety sweet corn bisque topped with crispy bacon, perfect for cozy dinners and quick weeknight meals. This bisque balances sweet corn’s natural sugars with smoky bacon for a comforting and flavorful soup.

Ingredients

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  • 4 ears fresh sweet corn, kernels cut off (or 4 cups frozen corn kernels, thawed)
  • 6 slices thick-cut bacon
  • 3 tablespoons unsalted butter
  • 1 medium yellow onion, finely chopped
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 4 cups chicken or vegetable broth
  • 1 cup heavy cream
  • 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
  • Salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste
  • 1 teaspoon fresh thyme, chopped (optional)

Instructions

  1. Place 6 slices of thick-cut bacon in a cold skillet over medium heat. Cook until crispy, about 8–10 minutes, flipping occasionally. Transfer to paper towels to drain and crumble once cool.
  2. Using a sharp knife, carefully slice kernels off 4 ears of fresh corn into a bowl. Reserve cobs for broth if desired or discard. If using frozen corn, have it thawed and drained.
  3. In a large pot or Dutch oven, melt 3 tablespoons unsalted butter over medium heat. Add 1 finely chopped yellow onion and cook until translucent, about 5 minutes. Stir in 2 minced garlic cloves and cook for 1 minute until fragrant.
  4. Stir in the corn kernels and 1 teaspoon smoked paprika. Cook for 3–4 minutes, letting the corn release some sweetness and start to soften.
  5. Pour in 4 cups chicken or vegetable broth. Bring to a low boil, then reduce heat and simmer gently for 15 minutes.
  6. Using an immersion blender, puree about half of the soup directly in the pot until smooth. Alternatively, transfer half to a blender, puree carefully, and return to the pot.
  7. Stir in 1 cup heavy cream and 1 teaspoon fresh thyme (if using). Season generously with salt and freshly ground black pepper. Heat gently for another 5 minutes without boiling.
  8. Ladle bisque into bowls and sprinkle with crispy bacon crumbles. Optionally, drizzle with extra cream or garnish with thyme leaves.

Notes

Do not rush cooking the bacon; cook low and slow for best crispiness. Blend only half the soup to keep texture contrast. Use fresh corn for best flavor, but frozen works year-round. If bisque is too thick after adding cream, thin with broth or water. A squeeze of fresh lemon juice brightens the flavor. For dairy-free, substitute heavy cream with coconut cream or cashew cream and butter with coconut oil.

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