Spicy Corn and Potato Soup

Spicy Corn and Potato Soup recipe videos

Spicy Corn and Potato Soup is a hearty, warming dish featuring sweet corn kernels and tender potato chunks simmered in a flavorful, often spicy broth. It typically includes ingredients like onions, garlic, chili peppers or paprika for heat, and sometimes cream or coconut milk for richness. This comforting soup is popular in various forms across many cuisines, from American Southern cooking to Latin American and Asian kitchens.

🍽️ Nutrition at a glance

This soup is primarily a carbohydrate-rich dish, providing substantial energy from the potatoes and corn, with moderate fiber and a small amount of protein. A typical serving offers key nutrients like potassium, vitamin C, and B vitamins, with a calorie range of approximately 200-300 kcal depending on the recipe's cream or fat content.

Nutrition breakdown

Calories	250 kcal
Protein	5 g
Carbs	40 g
Fat	8 g
Fiber	4 g
Sugar	6 g
Sodium	480 mg
Potassium	450 mg
Vitamin C	15 mg
Vitamin B6	0.3 mg
Thiamin (B1)	0.2 mg
Folate	40 mcg
Magnesium	35 mg
Phosphorus	100 mg
Iron	1.2 mg

Per 1 cup (240 g) · estimated, varies by recipe

💡 What's interesting

Culturally, this soup showcases a beautiful fusion of ingredients, as corn and potatoes are both New World staples that have become global comfort foods. Nutritionally, the combination of corn and potatoes provides a complementary amino acid profile, making the plant-based protein more complete, while the spicy elements can boost metabolism and add antioxidants.