Name: Jain Sweet Corn Soup
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 15 min
Total time: 25 min
Yield: 2 servings
Cuisine: Indian
Ingredients: ¾ cup Sweet Corn, kernels, boiled (divided); 1 tbsp Cabbage, finely minced; 1 tbsp Green Bell Pepper, finely minced; ½ tsp Ginger, finely minced (Optional/Omit for strict Jain); ½ Green Chili Pepper, finely chopped; ¾ tbsp Corn Flour, mixed with water to make a slurry; 2 cup Water; ½ tbsp Butter; ¼ tsp Ground Black Pepper; ½ tsp Salt, to taste

25 mintotal

Prep 10 min · Cook 15 min

Serves: 2
Difficulty: Easy
Spice: Mild

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Method

Take a portion of the boiled sweet corn kernels and blend them into a smooth paste with a little water. Keep the remaining whole kernels aside.
Heat the butter in a soup pot on medium heat.
Add the finely minced green chilli (and ginger if using). Sauté for just 10 seconds.
10 sec
Add the finely minced cabbage and capsicum. Stir-fry for 1 minute.
1 min
Pour in the sweet corn paste and the whole corn kernels. Mix well.
Add the measured water, salt, and black pepper. Bring the soup to a rolling boil.
Lower the heat. Give the cornflour slurry a quick stir (as cornflour settles at the bottom) and slowly pour it into the boiling soup while stirring continuously.
Simmer for 2-3 minutes until the soup thickens and turns glossy.
2–3 min
Turn off the heat and serve steaming hot.

How to tell it's done

A naturally sweet, lightly thickened clear-ish soup dotted with crunchy veggies and popping corn kernels.

Nutrition

Per serving, from 2 servings.

86kcal

Where the calories come from

Protein2 g8%
Carbohydrate13.6 g57%
Fat3.6 g35%

Sugars: 3.7 g
Saturated fat: 2 g
Fibre: 1.4 g
Sodium: 619 mg
Potassium: 169 mg
Calcium: 29 mg
Iron: 0.4 mg

Estimated by calculation from the ingredient list, using USDA FoodData Central. Not a laboratory analysis.

Getting it right

Tip

Blending a portion of the corn is the secret to getting that thick, sweet, milky base typical of restaurant-style corn soups.

What to serve it with

Serve with a side of vinegar-soaked green chillies or soy sauce for individuals to adjust seasoning at the table.

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