Corn soup
Full of veg and flavoured with fiery, fresh green seasoning, you’ll find this Trindidadian soup all over the island, especially during carnival.
Ingredients
- 250g/9oz split peas
- 1 vegetable or chicken stock cube
- 250ml/9fl oz coconut milk
- few sprigs thyme
- 3 bay leaves
- 4 corn on the cob, each cut into 4 or 5 pieces
- 2 carrots, peeled and cubed
- 2 potatoes, peeled and cubed
- small piece yam (approx.100–150g/3½–5½oz), peeled and cubed
- 1 sweet potato (approx.100–150g/3½–5½oz), peeled and cubed
- small piece seasonal squash or pumpkin (approx.100–150g/3½–5½oz), peeled and cubed
- salt and freshly ground black pepper
For the green seasoning
- 1 brown onion, roughly chopped
- 4 garlic cloves
- 60g/2¼oz coriander
- 4 spring onions
- 10g/⅓oz ginger
- few sprigs thyme
- 2 celery stalks
- 2 Scotch bonnet chillis, left whole
- 2 tbsp vegetable oil
Method
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Tip the split peas into a pan with 1.5 litres/2¾ pints water and the stock cube. Bring to a boil, then reduce to a simmer and cook for 35–40 minutes.
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Whilst the split peas are boiling, make the green seasoning. Put all the ingredients in a blender with a little water. Blend to form a thick, textured paste. This will last for 2 weeks in an airtight container in the fridge.
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Add 2–3 tablespoons of the green seasoning to the split peas. Once the split peas are completely soft, whizz to a purée using a blender.
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Pour in another 500ml/18fl oz water, along with the coconut milk, thyme and bay leaves. Leave to simmer for another 15 minutes until thickened a little. Season to taste.
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Add the sliced corn, cover with a lid and cook for 5–8 minutes more. Add the remaining vegetables and cook for a further 10 minutes or until tender.
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Ladle into warmed bowls and serve hot.
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