Irish-Style Creamy Corn and Chive Soup Shots
A festive St. Patrick's Day appetizer featuring a velvety corn soup with a hint of chives and Irish cream, served in small shot glasses. This irish-inspired quick meals ready in about 30 minutes pairs chicken or vegetable broth, heavy cream, sour cream for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 120 calories and feeds 8, so it slots cleanly into a weekly meal plan and pairs well with a quick salad or grain on the side. Tap "Plan a meal with the AI" below to drop this recipe into your week and send the ingredients straight to Instacart. Nutrition values are approximate, calculated from USDA FoodData Central (fdc.nal.usda.gov) — verify against ingredient labels for any health-driven dietary plan.
Ingredients
- 2 cups (about 2 ears of corn) fresh corn kernels
- 1 cup chicken or vegetable broth
- 1/2 cup heavy cream
- 1/4 cup sour cream
- 2 tbsp, finely chopped fresh chives
- 1/4 tsp salt
- 1/8 tsp black pepper
- 1/4 cup (optional) Irish cream liqueur
- 1 tbsp butter
- 1/4 cup, finely diced smoked salmon
Instructions
- Step 1: In a medium saucepan, melt 1 tbsp butter over medium heat. Add 2 cups fresh corn kernels and cook for 3-4 minutes until slightly golden.
- Step 2: Stir in 1 cup chicken or vegetable broth and bring to a simmer, then cook for 5 minutes until the corn is tender.
- Step 3: Remove from heat and blend the mixture until smooth using an immersion blender (or in batches in a regular blender).
- Step 4: Return the blended soup to the saucepan and stir in 1/2 cup heavy cream, 1/4 cup sour cream, 1/4 tsp salt, 1/8 tsp black pepper, and 1/4 cup Irish cream liqueur (optional).
- Step 5: Heat over low heat for 3-4 minutes until warmed through, stirring occasionally, then ladle into 8 small shot glasses.
- Step 6: Garnish each shot glass with 1/4 cup finely diced smoked salmon and a sprinkle of 2 tbsp fresh chives.
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Frequently asked questions
How long does Irish-Style Creamy Corn and Chive Soup Shots take to make?
Total time is about 30 minutes (15 min prep + 15 min cook). Most home cooks find this fits comfortably into a weeknight; double the batch on Sunday for two dinners.
How do I store leftover Irish-Style Creamy Corn and Chive Soup Shots?
Cool to room temperature within 2 hours, then store in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 4 days. Reheat covered in a 350°F oven for 10-12 minutes, or microwave at 70% power in 60-second bursts to keep chicken or vegetable broth from drying out.
Can I substitute ingredients in Irish-Style Creamy Corn and Chive Soup Shots?
Yes — most ingredients in this recipe have flexible swaps. For oil, use any neutral high-smoke-point oil (avocado, grapeseed, refined coconut). For aromatics, dried herbs at ⅓ the volume of fresh work in a pinch. The full ingredient list is shoppable on Instacart so you can see substitutes in real time.
How do I scale Irish-Style Creamy Corn and Chive Soup Shots for a different number of people?
The recipe is written for 8 servings. Multiply each ingredient by (your serving target / 8). Cook time stays roughly the same up to 2x; for 3-4x batches, switch from a skillet to a sheet pan or stockpot so the food isn't crowded — overcrowding steams instead of browns.
What goes well with Irish-Style Creamy Corn and Chive Soup Shots?
Irish quick meals like this pair well with a simple grain (rice, couscous, or crusty bread), a quick salad with acid (lemon vinaigrette, pickled onions), and a pan sauce or yogurt-based dip. Tap "Plan a meal with the AI" to get specific side suggestions.
What others are saying
- ★★★★★
Used frozen vegetables instead of fresh and honestly couldn't tell the difference.
- ★★★★☆
Very good for a 15-minute recipe. Would bump up the spice level though.
- ★★★★☆
Really good but took about 10 minutes longer than stated.
