Sweet and Sour Coconut Corn Chowder

To make this delicious summery soup, simply saute aromatics like fresh garlic, onion, and ginger in a pot, add a pinch of turmeric, freshly cut corn kernels (and the cobs-which thicken the soup naturally, with built in creamy corn starch), coconut milk, and water. Season with salt, pepper, basil, and lime. The lime juice adds a lovely sour note to balance the natural sweetness of coconut and corn.

Ingredients

• 2 cobs of corn, de-kerneled , save the cobs
• 1 can coconut milk
• 1/2 yellow onion, chopped
• 3 cloves garlic, chopped
• 1" fresh ginger, peeled & chopped
• 1 tsp powdered turmeric
• 2 Tbsp basil, chopped (Thai basil if available)
• juice of 2 limes, roughly 1-2 tsp
• 2-3 cups water, as needed
• 3/4 tsp salt
• 1 tsp sugar
• 1 punch cayenne or black pepper, as desired

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