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Creamy Grilled Corn Bisque with Smoked Paprika and Bacon Crumble

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A creamy, comforting bisque featuring smoky grilled corn, warm smoked paprika, and a crunchy bacon crumble topping. Perfect for late summer and early fall meals.

Ingredients

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  • 4 ears fresh corn, husked and grilled (about 4 cups kernels)
  • 3 tablespoons unsalted butter
  • 1 medium yellow onion, finely chopped
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 4 cups chicken or vegetable broth (low sodium)
  • 1 cup heavy cream (or half-and-half for lighter option)
  • 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
  • Salt and black pepper to taste
  • 6 slices thick-cut bacon, cooked until crisp and crumbled
  • 1 teaspoon fresh thyme, chopped (optional)

Instructions

  1. Preheat grill or grill pan over medium-high heat. Grill husked corn for 10-12 minutes, turning every 3 minutes until charred and tender. Let cool slightly.
  2. Cut kernels off the cobs carefully, reserving about 1 cup for garnish if desired.
  3. In a large soup pot or Dutch oven, melt butter over medium heat. Add chopped onion and sauté for 5 minutes until softened and translucent.
  4. Add minced garlic and cook for 1 minute until fragrant.
  5. Add grilled corn kernels, broth, smoked paprika, salt, and pepper. Bring to a simmer and cook for 15 minutes.
  6. Puree the soup using an immersion blender or in batches with a regular blender until smooth and creamy. Add more broth or cream if needed to adjust consistency.
  7. Return soup to low heat, stir in heavy cream and chopped thyme if using. Warm through for 3-5 minutes without boiling. Adjust seasoning as needed.
  8. While soup simmers, cook bacon slices in a skillet over medium heat until crispy. Drain and crumble.
  9. Ladle bisque into bowls, top with bacon crumble and reserved corn kernels or extra thyme for garnish. Serve warm.

Notes

Grilling the corn is essential for the smoky depth of flavor. Use thick-cut bacon for best crumble texture. Add cream at the end to avoid separation. For vegetarian version, omit bacon or substitute with crispy smoked tofu or fried shallots. For dairy-free, use coconut or cashew cream and olive oil instead of butter.

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Keywords: corn bisque, grilled corn soup, smoked paprika, bacon crumble, creamy soup, summer soup, easy soup recipe

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