Thursday, March 22, 2007
SWEET CORN AND SPRING ONION SOUP
A rich and creamy soup made with a combination of sweet corn and spring onions enhanced by a touch of garlic and pepper. Low in calories and carbohydrates, this soup is especially good in the monsoon when corn is abundantly available. Cooking Time : 15 mins. Preparation Time : 10 mins. Serves 4. Ingredients 2 spring onions, chopped (whites and greens separated) 1 cup sweet corn kernels 2 cloves garlic, chopped 1 teaspoon oil salt and pepper to taste Method 1. Combine the sweet corn with 1 cup of water and blend into a purée. 2. Heat the oil in a non-stick pan, add the spring onion whites and sauté for 2 to 3 minutes. 3. Add the garlic and the puréed corn and sauté for 5 to 7 minutes till the corn purée is cooked. 4. Add 2½ cups of water and bring to a boil. 5. Add the spring onion greens and simmer for 2 to 3 minutes. 6. Season with salt and pepper and serve hot. |
