This cozy chicken and sweet corn soup comes together in minutes and tastes like a warm hug in a bowl. It’s simple, light, and perfect for busy weeknights when you want something soothing without much effort. Using everyday ingredients, you’ll have a comforting pot of soup ready faster than takeout.
Ingredients
- 1 tbsp butter
- 1 small onion, diced
- 2 garlic cloves, minced
- 3 cups cooked shredded chicken
- 1 (15 oz) can sweet corn, drained
- 4 cups chicken broth
- 1 cup milk
- 2 tbsp cornstarch mixed with 2 tbsp water
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1/2 tsp black pepper
- 1/4 tsp paprika
- 2 green onions, sliced (for garnish)
Instructions
- Melt the butter in a medium pot over medium heat, then add the onion and cook until softened.
- Stir in the garlic and cook 30 seconds until fragrant.
- Add the shredded chicken, sweet corn, chicken broth, milk, salt, pepper, and paprika; bring to a gentle simmer.
- Stir in the cornstarch slurry and cook 3-4 minutes, stirring, until the soup slightly thickens.
- Taste and adjust seasoning, then ladle into bowls and garnish with green onions.
Tip
If you prefer a creamier texture, blend 1 cup of the soup and stir it back in. Frozen corn works beautifully too.
Warm up with this easy bowl tonight, simple, quick, and always comforting.

Fast Chicken & Sweet Corn Soup
- Total Time: 20 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
Description
A quick, cozy chicken and sweet corn soup ready in minutes.
Ingredients
1 tbsp butter
1 small onion, diced
2 garlic cloves, minced
3 cups cooked shredded chicken
1 (15 oz) can sweet corn, drained
4 cups chicken broth
1 cup milk
2 tbsp cornstarch mixed with 2 tbsp water
1/2 tsp salt
1/2 tsp black pepper
1/4 tsp paprika
2 green onions, sliced (for garnish)
Instructions
1. Melt the butter in a medium pot over medium heat, then add the onion and cook until softened.
2. Stir in the garlic and cook 30 seconds until fragrant.
3. Add the shredded chicken, sweet corn, chicken broth, milk, salt, pepper, and paprika; bring to a gentle simmer.
4. Stir in the cornstarch slurry and cook 3-4 minutes, stirring, until the soup slightly thickens.
5. Taste and adjust seasoning, then ladle into bowls and garnish with green onions.
Notes
Blend 1 cup of the soup for extra creaminess.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Soup
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
