INDIAN-SPICED CORN SOUP WITH YOGURT

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The sweetness of summer corn marries nicely with a burst of Indian spices and tangy thick yogurt. Serve this vegetarian soup hot or chilled.

Provided by David Tanis

Categories     dinner, lunch, soups and stews, side dish

Time 1h

Yield 4 to 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 14

4 tablespoons butter
1 medium onion, diced
2 garlic cloves, minced
1 tablespoon grated ginger
1/2 teaspoon turmeric
1/2 teaspoon cumin seeds
1/2 teaspoon black mustard seeds
Large pinch cayenne
3 cups corn kernels, from 4 ears
Salt and pepper
Whole milk plain yogurt, for garnish
1 tablespoon chopped chives, for garnish
A few cilantro sprigs, for garnish
Lime wedges, for garnish, optional

Steps:

  • Put butter in a heavy-bottomed soup pot over medium heat. Add onion and cook until softened, about 10 minutes. Add garlic, ginger, turmeric, cumin, mustard seeds and cayenne and sizzle for a minute or so.
  • Add corn kernels and season generously with salt and pepper. Cook, stirring, for 2 minutes. Add 4 cups water and bring to a simmer. Simmer gently for 10 minutes. Purée soup in a blender. Check seasoning and adjust salt.
  • To serve, ladle into small bowls. Garnish each with 2 tablespoons thick yogurt. Sprinkle with chives and cilantro sprigs. Add a squeeze of lime.

Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 173, UnsaturatedFat 3 grams, Carbohydrate 21 grams, Fat 9 grams, Fiber 2 grams, Protein 3 grams, SaturatedFat 5 grams, Sodium 236 milligrams, Sugar 3 grams, TransFat 0 grams

Navodi Sanvara
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This soup is a wonderful way to warm up on a cold day. The spices are perfectly balanced and the yogurt adds a nice creaminess.


TV screen Hernandez
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I would definitely recommend this recipe to anyone who loves corn soup or is looking for a new and exciting soup to try.


Happy Charles
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This soup is easy to make and perfect for a quick and healthy lunch or dinner.


Baber Baber
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The yogurt in this soup makes it so creamy and delicious. I also love the pop of flavor from the cilantro.


Rajpoot Ahmad
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This soup is a great way to use up leftover corn. It's also a great meatless meal option.


Baljinder Kaur
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I'm not usually a fan of corn soup, but this recipe changed my mind. The spices and yogurt added so much flavor and depth.


Shaban Khan
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I made this soup for a potluck and it was a huge success. Everyone loved the unique flavors and creamy texture.


Kareem T. Mohamed
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5 stars! This soup is a must-try for corn lovers. It's flavorful, creamy, and has just the right amount of spice.


Kelly Thomas
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This soup was a hit with my family! Even my picky kids loved it. The spices were perfectly balanced and the soup was so comforting.


Nepali khan Khan
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Loved the addition of yogurt and cilantro. The soup was creamy and flavorful, and the cilantro added a nice freshness.


LITTLE DEATH GAMING
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Easy to follow instructions, and the end result was delicious! The soup had a nice consistency and the flavors were on point.


Krystal Harris
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This corn soup was a delightful blend of Indian spices and creamy yogurt. The sweetness of the corn balanced perfectly with the heat of the spices.