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~ raw, vegan, gluten-free, nut-free ~
This Chilled Sweet Corn and Celery Soup is the ultimate warm-weather dinner that’s as easy to make as it is delicious! The simplicity of this soup shines through as all the ingredients go into the blender and then it’s done. No cooking, no simmering. Nothing.
However, like most soups, it does taste even better the next day when all the ingredients have had time to make friends and come together.
The trick here is using really fresh organic and in-season ingredients. Though, I do realize that fresh corn can escape us within a blink of an eye, feel free to shop the freezer section to find some organic corn.
Also, make sure to use ripe avocado. It can make or break this recipe. Unripe avocados will leave a lingering bitterness, and that isn’t always so pleasant.
Here’s a little trick about salt. The salt is what’s going to do the “cooking” part of this soup. It encourages the vegetables to release all their juices, so they get even sweeter and tastier as it helps to break down the cellular walls.
Serve with a refreshing green leaf salad that compliments this soup by adding a few sprinkles of corn kernels, halved cherry tomatoes, basil, and minced jalapeno (if you like heat).
As I sat down to enjoy a bowl of this soup, I was transported in time, back to when I was around eight years old. My uncle Billy, whom I idolized growing up had a friend who lived across from my grandparents. But there wasn’t a road to separate the two boys; it was a corn field. One that haunted movies are filmed in. hehe
Every once in a while when the two boys decided to get together, I would get to tag along. They would meet each other half way in the corn field. My uncle would lift me up to his shoulders, and we would set out fight our way through the jungle of corn… rows and rows and rows of corn. To find one another, they would whistle to act as a beckon. By the end of our excursion, I would be beaten up from the rough leaves of the cornstalks and covered in mosquito bites… but I didn’t care… I GOT to be with Uncle Billy. (flutters eyelashes). I am about as fond of the taste of this soup as I am of those wonderful memories.
Do take note, that this soup can also be enjoyed warmed up if this recipe finds you on a chillier day. I shared some ideas on how to warm the soup but keep it raw down below. I hope you enjoy this recipe. Many blessings, amie sue
Ingredients:yields 4 1/2 cups
Soup:
Garnish:
Warming Suggestions:
This looks amazing! I’ve been looking for a recipe that doesn’t involve cashews or any other nuts in the blend, so this is just what I’ve been searching for. Thanks!
That is wonderful Becca. I would to hear how it turns out for you when you make it. Please keep me posted! If you, please use organic corn! It scares me as to what they are doing with corn these days. Blessings, amie sue
Yummi, I prepared this soup for dinner yesterday and my family loved it, even my two year old baby wanted more and more :) today I took it as lunch to work with me to share with my friends.
another great recipe!
thank you Amie-Sue
greetings from Austria.
janet
When a 2 year old loves it… I know it is good! hehe Thank you for sharing that with me Janet. :) It made my day. Have a blessed weekend, amie sue
Hi Amie-Sue. I found your website via Raw Pleasure in Australia. Absolutely gorgeous! I’ve just made the sweetcorn and celery soup for our dinner. I didnt have any thyme so decided to go a bit asian with a birdseye chili, a squeeze of lime and some ginger. Had to stop myself from taste testing all the way to the bottom of the bowl! It’s just stunning. Thankyou.
Danielle
Good morning Danielle,
I am so happy to hear that you tried the recipe and tweaked it according to what you had on hand. :) Thank you for sharing this with me! Have a great day, amie sue
I’m finishing the leftovers for breakfast, Amie-Sue. Yum! Thanks again. It’s Friday here so I’ll say, have a lovely weekend.
That made me smile Danielle… so awesome! Have a blessed weekend yourself. amie sue :)
I love this soup so much, Amie-Sue. A little tweak happened again sort of by accident. I had just made my first batch of coconut cream thanks to you and as I’ve been going Asiany with this recipe decided just to throw my ingredients in to the blender without washing it first.
Accidents can always create amazing dishes. hehe You have been busy Danielle ;) I hope your weekend is going wonderful! hugs, amie sue
It is indeed. Lovely day with family yesterday and it’s raining today so getting lots of ideas here for the week and prepping up a storm in the kitchen. My perfect weekend. I hope yours is as well, Amie-Sue. Hugs back.
I love “instant chatting” in the comments. lol It sounds delightful! I love days like that in the kitchen. :)
I made this tonight and it was delicious. Perfect for the summer. Both coconuts I used had very little meat, so I skimmed it off and ended up adding it to the soup, which made it just a little creamier. That said, what I LOVE about this recipe, besides the fresh, clean, summer taste, is that you don’t have any added fat. So many raw recipes are high in nuts and oil and this had zero. You could have easily added oil or cashews (or a lot of coconut meat) and you didn’t….and it doesn’t need it. Nice compliment to a huge salad of fresh heirloom greens. It was wonderful! Thanks Amie-Sue.
Thrilled that you are liking the recipe Mary. I agree that it is nice to have some recipes in rotation that are not so heavy in oils/ nuts. Your combination with the heirloom greens is making me hungry. hehe Have a wonderful day Mary and thanks for the comments. amie sue
Responding just cause I’m so happy I got the link! Double yay!
lol… I am equally happy :):)
Thi soup was phenomenal! It’s amazing how such simple and fresh ingredients can yield a creamy, satisfying, filling soup! The corn, coconut and carrot were all a nice sweet blend, the cayenne gave it a nice kick, the celery and salt gave it a perfect saltiness without being overpowering, and the avocado made it over the top creamy. Herbs were a brilliant addition, and both aesthetically and for flavor, they were the best finishing touch. Thank you Amie-Sue! Another winner! My only thoughts when I’m eating this are “how does she come up with these creations!!??”
Andreea, thank you so much for leaving such a beautiful comment. I am thrilled that you too enjoyed this soup. Bob just polished off a huge bowl of it tonight as well. Again, I appreciate your time. Have a blessed and glorious weekend! amie sue :)