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Corn Soup

Corn Soup

21 Ratings
21 Ratings
Recipe Image
a bowl of Corn Soup
Makes: 6 Servings
Total Cost: $$$$

This popular soup is sure to please any hungry stomach.

Ingredients

  • 1/2 pound ground beef
  • 2 cups water
  • 1 can low-sodium whole kernel corn (about 15 ounces)
  • 2 cans low-sodium cream style corn (about 30 ounces)
  • 1 cup onions, diced
  • 1 tablespoon garlic, finely chopped
  • 1 tablespoon chili powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon black pepper

Directions

  1. In a large pot, brown ground beef over medium to high heat for 8 to 10 minutes. Drain off fat.
  2. Add water, corn kernels, cream style corn, onion, garlic, chili powder, salt, and pepper to pot. Mix well.
  3. Cook over low heat for about 15 minutes. Serve hot.

Notes

Tip for cooking ground beef: The recommended safe minimum internal temperature for ground beef is 160 °F as measured with a food thermometer.

Learn more about:

Source:

A Harvest of Recipes with USDA Foods
USDA Food Distribution Program on Indian Reservations

Nutrition Information

Serving Size: 1 1/2 cup of Corn Soup
Nutrients Amount
Total Calories 252
Total Fat 7 g
Saturated Fat 2 g
Cholesterol 26 mg
Sodium 497 mg
Carbohydrates 41 g
Dietary Fiber 5 g
Total Sugars 7 g
Added Sugars included 0 g
Protein 11 g
Vitamin D 0 mcg
Calcium 29 mg
Iron 2 mg
Potassium 519 mg

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Nutrients Amount
Total Calories 252
Total Fat 7 g
Saturated Fat 2 g
Monounsaturated Fat 2 g
Polyunsaturated Fat 1 g
Linoleic Acid 1 g
α-Linolenic Acid 0.1 g
Omega 3 - EPA 1 mg
Omega 3 - DHA 0 mg
Cholesterol 26 mg
Carbohydrates 41 g
Dietary Fiber 5 g
Total Sugars 7 g
Added Sugars included 0 g
Protein 11 g
Minerals
Calcium 29 mg
Potassium 519 mg
Sodium 497 mg
Copper 170 mcg
Iron 2 mg
Magnesium 55 mg
Phosphorus 202 mg
Selenium 7 mcg
Zinc 3 mg
Vitamins
Vitamin A 35 mcg RAE
Vitamin B6 0.4 mg
Vitamin B12 0.8 mg
Vitamin C 13 mg
Vitamin D 0 mcg
Vitamin E 1 mg
Vitamin K 2 mcg
Folate 85 mcg DFE
Thiamin 0.1 mg
Riboflavin 0.2 mg
Niacin 4 mg
Choline 75 mg

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MyPlate Food Groups

Vegetables 1 1/4 cups
Protein Foods 1 ounces
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