Gluten-Free Sweet Corn Soup

Gluten-Free Sweet Corn Soup is a comforting and creamy dish that captures the essence of Chinese midnight snacks, perfect for a late-night treat. This delightful soup combines the natural sweetness of corn with fragrant ginger and garlic for a rich flavor experience.

Ingredients

• Sweet corn (fresh or frozen) - 300 grams
• Vegetable broth - 500 ml
• Coconut milk - 100 ml
• Ginger, grated - 1 teaspoon
• Garlic, minced - 1 clove
• Green onions, finely chopped - 2 stalks
• Soy sauce (gluten-free) - 1 tablespoon
• Olive oil - 1 tablespoon
• Salt - to taste
• Black pepper - to taste
• Cornstarch - 1 tablespoon
• Water - 2 tablespoons

Steps

1. Heat the olive oil in a saucepan over medium heat. Add the minced garlic and grated ginger, sautéing for about 1 minute until fragrant.
2. Add the sweet corn to the saucepan and stir for 2-3 minutes, allowing the corn to lightly toast.
3. Pour in the vegetable broth and bring the mixture to a boil. Reduce the heat and let it simmer for 10 minutes.
4. Use an immersion blender to puree the soup until smooth. If you don’t have one, carefully transfer the soup to a blender in batches and blend until creamy.
5. Stir in the coconut milk, soy sauce, and season with salt and black pepper. Let it simmer for another 5 minutes.
6. In a small bowl, mix the cornstarch with 2 tablespoons of water to create a slurry. Stir this into the soup to thicken it, and cook for an additional 2-3 minutes.
7. Serve hot, garnished with chopped green onions.

Nutrition

• Calories: 210
• Protein: 5 g
• Carbs: 30 g
• Fiber: 4 g
• Sugar: 6 g
• Sodium: 400 mg
• Cholesterol: 0 mg
• Total Fat: 9 g
• Saturated Fat: 6 g
• Unsaturated Fat: 3 g
• Water: 0.5 L

Health Benefits

• Rich in antioxidants from sweet corn, which may help reduce inflammation.
• Coconut milk provides healthy fats and can support heart health.

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