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.

Sweet and Sour Coconut Corn Chowder

Renee Press

Simmer the corn cobs in your pot of soup to naturally thicken it, no need for cream.

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Prep Time 15 mins

Cook Time 30 mins

Total Time 45 mins

Course Dinner, Lunch

Cuisine American

Servings 2 servings

Calories 487 kcal

METHOD Stovetop

DIET Vegan

Ingredients

  

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• ▢ 2 ears of corn, de-kerneled , save the cobs
• ▢ 1 can of coconut milk
• ▢ ½ of a yellow onion, chopped
• ▢ 3 cloves garlic, chopped
• ▢ 1 inch of fresh ginger, peeled & chopped
• ▢ 1 teaspoon of powdered turmeric
• ▢ 2 Tablespoons of basil, chopped (Thai basil if available)
• ▢ juice of 2 limes, roughly 1-2 tsp
• ▢ 2-3 cups of water, as needed
• ▢ ¾ teaspoon of salt
• ▢ 1 teaspoon of sugar
• ▢ 1 pinch of cayenne or black pepper, as desired

Instructions

 

• In a medium pot, heat 1 tablespoon of oil and add garlic, ginger, onion, and turmeric. Saute for 2-3 minutes, until aromatic and browning slightly.
• Add corn kernels, corn cobs, coconut milk, water, sugar, salt, and pepper to pot.
• Cook on medium low heat for 30 minutes, simmering gently. Adding water as needed.
• Add chopped basil and lime juice. Stir well. Taste, and adjust salt and pepper as necessary. Will be thick, creamy, aromatic and delicious. Serve hot, at room temperature, or cold. Delicious by itself or with a bowl of brown rice. Enjoy!

Notes

Season with salt, pepper, basil, and lime. The lime juice adds a lovely sour note to balance the natural sweetness of coconut and corn.

Nutrition

Calories: 487kcalCarbohydrates: 30gProtein: 8gFat: 42gSaturated Fat: 36gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 2gTrans Fat: 1gSodium: 925mgPotassium: 774mgFiber: 3gSugar: 9gVitamin A: 298IUVitamin C: 14mgCalcium: 65mgIron: 7mg

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