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Creamy corn, chive and bacon soup

Name: Creamy corn, chive and bacon soup recipe
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 40 min
Total time: 55 min
Yield: 4
Ingredients: 60g unsalted butter; 2 tbs extra virgin olive oil, plus extra, to serve; 2 leeks, white and light green part only, finely chopped; 2 garlic cloves, finely chopped; 4 bacon rashers, finely chopped; 4 corn cobs, kernels removed, cobs reserved; 1 parmesan rind, plus 1/2 cup (40g) finely grated parmesan, plus extra, finely grated, to serve; 6 cups (1.5L) chicken stock; 2 cups (500ml) frozen milk; Chopped chives, to serve

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by Phoebe Wood

Aug 05, 2025

Use up any dairy leftovers with this midweek wonder. You’ll need to freeze 2 cups of milk for this recipe.

60g unsalted butter
2 tbs extra virgin olive oil, plus extra, to serve
2 leeks, white and light green part only, finely chopped
2 garlic cloves, finely chopped
4 bacon rashers, finely chopped
4 corn cobs, kernels removed, cobs reserved
1 parmesan rind, plus 1/2 cup (40g) finely grated parmesan, plus extra, finely grated, to serve
6 cups (1.5L) chicken stock
2 cups (500ml) frozen milk
Chopped chives, to serve

Method

1.

Melt butter and oil in a large saucepan over medium heat. Add leek, garlic and bacon, and cook, stirring, for 15 minutes, or until leek is softened but not coloured.
2.

Add corn kernels and reserved cobs, parmesan rind and stock, and bring to a simmer. Cook for 20 minutes, or until corn is tender and stock is flavoursome. Reduce heat to low.
3.

Add frozen milk and simmer for 3-4 minutes, stirring, until milk has melted through the soup. Discard parmesan rind and corn cobs, and stir through grated parmesan. In 2 batches, transfer soup to a heatproof blender and, with the steam cap on, whiz until smooth. Season well to taste.
4.

Divide among bowls and top with chives. Scatter with extra grated parmesan and freshly ground black pepper, and drizzle over extra oil to serve.