Sweet Corn Soup

4.5(594 reviews)

Indo-Chinese sweet corn soup — clear soup with corn, vegetables, egg ribbons. Restaurant favorite across India. Best with chili-vinegar for personal customization.

Prep Time

10 min

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Cook Time

26 min

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Servings

2

Calories

201 cal

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Sweet Corn Soup — homemade International vegetarian recipe with corn, milk, pepper, 2 servings, ready in 36 minutes
Vegetarian
Medium

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servings
  • Corn½ cup
  • Milk½ cup
  • Pepper¼ tsp
  • Onion½ medium
  • Garlic1 ½ cloves
  • Black Pepper¼ tsp
  • Bay Leaves½
  • Olive Oil1 tbsp
  • Salt½ tsp

All quantities scaled automatically from 2 servings.

Ingredients

Makes 2 servings · Use the Servings Scaler above to adjust

  • Corn0.5 cup
  • Milk0.5 cup
  • Pepper0.25 tsp
  • Onion0.5 medium
  • Garlic1.5 cloves
  • Black Pepper0.25 tsp
  • Bay Leaves0.5
  • Olive Oil1 tbsp
  • Salt0.5 tsp

Instructions

  1. 1

    Bring 6 cups chicken or vegetable stock to a simmer.

  2. 2

    Add 2 cups corn kernels (fresh, frozen, or canned drained), 1 cup finely chopped mixed vegetables (carrots, bell pepper, beans). Cook 10 minutes.

  3. 3

    Add 2 tablespoons soy sauce, 1 teaspoon white pepper, 1 teaspoon salt, 1 teaspoon sugar.

  4. 4

    Make cornstarch slurry: 3 tablespoons cornstarch + 4 tablespoons cold water. Drizzle into simmering soup while stirring constantly until thickened (signature consistency).

  5. 5

    Whisk 2 eggs in a bowl. With soup at gentle simmer, drizzle eggs in a thin stream while stirring slowly — creates egg ribbons.

  6. 6

    Off heat. Stir in 1 teaspoon sesame oil, chopped scallions. Serve immediately with optional chili-vinegar sauce (small bowl of vinegar with chopped green chilies).

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💡 Expert Tips

  • 1.Cornstarch slurry essential. Signature texture.
  • 2.Stir slowly when adding egg. Wide ribbons.
  • 3.White pepper, not black.
  • 4.Chili-vinegar for personalization.

🔬 Why It Works

Sweet corn soup succeeds with the signature cornstarch-thickened broth (clear but bodied) and egg ribbons that float throughout. The sweet corn provides natural sweetness; the white pepper and chili-vinegar provide the spicy contrast.

Frequently Asked Questions

Vegetarian?
Use vegetable stock. Naturally vegetarian otherwise.
Vegan?
Skip the eggs. Add more vegetables.
Why white pepper?
Floral-musty heat that defines Chinese soups. Black pepper is different.
Add protein?
Yes — diced chicken or shrimp, cooked in the broth.

Nutrition Facts

Per serving (recipe makes 2 servings)

Calories201kcal
Protein32g
Carbohydrates62g
Fat12g
Fiber2g
Sugar9g

* Percent Daily Values based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Values are estimates.

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