Sunday, January 26, 2014

Broccoli and Corn Soup

There is this small time restaurant near my residence and is one of the most common places for our comfort food. During one of our visits, I came across this soup which was tremendous in taste. I loved it so much that decided to recreate the same thing at home. Yes i did... and it came out well... so here is the recipe for you...

Ingredients
1 bowl of sweet corn kernels
Broccoli florets, Half of it cut into bigger pieces, while the rest of it chopped into fine pieces
5 to 6 garlic pods, chopped into small pieces.
2 cups of Vegetable stock
Fresh Cream
Salt to taste
1 tsp sugar
Black pepper powder
Parsley for garnishing

Method

  • Blanch the sweet corn kernels and the broccoli florets in boiling water. Drain the water, and allow them to cool.
  • Grind them into a thick paste.
  • In a wok or a similar cooking container, add 1 tbsp of vegetable oil. 
  • Once hot, add the finely chopped garlic and saute for 10 seconds.
  • No add the broccoli and corn paste, salt and a tsp of sugar.
  • Add the vegetable stock while stirring the mixture.
  • Cook it for 5 to 6 minutes and then add a small cup of fresh cream.
  • Cook them while stirring on medium flame, till its done.
  • Remove from flame, transfer it to the soup bowls. 
Sprinkle some pepper powder and garnish with parsley. Server hot and enjoy your thick soup.

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