Corn Suam
Here's a recipe for Corn Suam, a comforting Filipino corn soup that's both delicious and easy to make:
Corn Suam (Corn Soup)
1. **Ingredients:**
- 4 ears of fresh corn (or 2 cups of canned or frozen corn kernels)
- 2 cups chicken broth
- 1 medium onion, finely chopped
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 medium potato, peeled and diced
- 1 cup malunggay leaves (moringa leaves) or spinach
- 2 tbsp cooking oil
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 1 tbsp fish sauce (optional)
- 1 cup coconut milk (optional, for a creamy version)
2. **Instructions:**
1. **Prepare the Corn:**
- If using fresh corn, remove the kernels from the cobs using a knife. Reserve the cobs.
2. **Cook the Base:**
- In a large pot, heat the cooking oil over medium heat. Sauté the chopped onion and minced garlic until fragrant and translucent.
- Add the diced potato and cook for a few minutes until slightly tender.
3. **Simmer the Soup:**
- Add the corn kernels and chicken broth to the pot. If using fresh corn, add the cobs as well to enhance the flavor. Bring to a boil, then reduce the heat and simmer for about 15-20 minutes, or until the potatoes and corn are fully cooked.
- Remove the corn cobs if you used fresh corn.
4. **Blend the Soup:**
- Use an immersion blender to blend the soup until smooth. If you don't have an immersion blender, you can transfer the soup to a regular blender in batches and blend until smooth, then return it to the pot.
5. **Finish the Soup:**
- Stir in the malunggay leaves or spinach and cook for an additional 2-3 minutes until the greens are wilted.
- Season with salt, pepper, and fish sauce (if using) to taste.
- For a creamy version, add the coconut milk and stir well. Heat through without boiling.
6. **Serve:**
- Ladle the soup into bowls and serve hot.
Enjoy your comforting Corn Suam! It's perfect for a rainy day or when you need a warm, hearty meal. 🌽🍲
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