Corn Soup

This popular soup is sure to please any hungry stomach.

252kcal per serving
11 gprotein
41 gcarbohydrates
7 gfat
6servings (1 1/2 cup of Corn Soup)

Ingredients

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Nutrition facts per serving

NutrientPer serving% DV
Calories 252 kcal
Total fat 7 g 9%
Saturated fat 2 g 10%
Cholesterol 26 mg 9%
Sodium 497 mg 22%
Total carbohydrates 41 g 15%
Dietary fiber 5 g 18%
Total sugars 7 g
Added sugars 0 g 0%
Protein 11 g 22%
Vitamin D 0 µg 0%
Calcium 29 mg 2%
Iron 2 mg 11%
Potassium 519 mg 11%

Nutrition analysis per serving as published by USDA with the recipe. % DV: percent of the FDA Daily Value for adults.

MyPlate food groups per serving

  • Protein Foods: 1 ounces

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: Corn Onions Garlic

Source

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

Published on USDA MyPlate Kitchen (www.myplate.gov/recipes/corn-soup, retired by USDA in January 2026; archived copy). A work of the US federal government, in the public domain.

General nutrition information, not medical advice.

Frequently asked questions

How many calories are in Corn Soup?

One serving has 252 kcal. The recipe makes 6 servings (1 1/2 cup of Corn Soup each).

How much protein is in Corn Soup?

11 g of protein per serving, with 41 g of carbohydrates and 7 g of fat.

What do I need to make Corn Soup?

9 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 and 1 tablespoon garlic, finely chopped ….