Muscogee Corn Soup

Muscogee Corn Soup is a hearty and flavorful dish that celebrates the rich culinary traditions of the Native American Muscogee people. This comforting soup combines sweet corn with a blend of spices and herbs, making it both nutritious and satisfying.

Ingredients

• Fresh corn kernels - 2 cups
• Vegetable broth - 2 cups
• Onion - 1 medium, diced
• Garlic - 2 cloves, minced
• Coconut milk - 1/2 cup
• Olive oil - 1 tablespoon
• Fresh cilantro - 1/4 cup, chopped
• Cumin - 1 teaspoon
• Paprika - 1/2 teaspoon
• Salt - 1/2 teaspoon
• Black pepper - 1/4 teaspoon

Steps

1. Heat the olive oil in a medium saucepan over medium heat.
2. Add the diced onion and cook until translucent, about 5 minutes.
3. Stir in the minced garlic, cumin, paprika, salt, and black pepper; cook for an additional 1 minute until fragrant.
4. Add the fresh corn kernels and vegetable broth to the saucepan. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer for 15 minutes.
5. Stir in the coconut milk and simmer for another 5 minutes.
6. Remove from heat and use an immersion blender to puree the soup until smooth, or leave it chunky if preferred.
7. Serve hot, garnished with fresh cilantro.

Nutrition

• Calories: 250
• Protein: 5 g
• Carbs: 35 g
• Fiber: 5 g
• Sugar: 6 g
• Sodium: 300 mg
• Cholesterol: 0 mg
• Total Fat: 10 g
• Saturated Fat: 3 g
• Unsaturated Fat: 7 g
• Water: 0.5 L

Health Benefits

• Rich in vitamins and antioxidants from fresh corn and vegetables.
• Contains healthy fats from coconut milk, promoting heart health.

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