INDIAN-SPICED CORN SOUP

INDIAN-SPICED CORN SOUP image

Categories Corn

Yield 4 - 6

Number Of Ingredients 13

4 tablespoons butter
1 medium onion, diced
2 garlic cloves, minced
1 tablespoon grated ginger
Â½ teaspoon turmeric
Â½ teaspoon cumin seeds
Â½ teaspoon black mustard seeds
Large pinch cayenne
3 cups corn kernels, from 4 ears
Salt and pepper
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. PurÃ©e soup in a blender. Check seasoning and adjust salt. To serve, ladle into small bowls. Sprinkle with chives and cilantro sprigs. Add a squeeze of lime.