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Clear Spinach and Corn Soup

A light, nourishing clear soup featuring fresh spinach and sweet corn cooked in a fragrant, fingerroot-infused broth. It offers a subtle balance of savory and sweet notes.

22 minEasyServes 485 cal/serving

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Ingredients

  • 5 cups water
  • 2 ears sweet corn, sliced
  • 4 shallots, thinly sliced
  • 2 garlic cloves, minced
  • 1 piece fingerroot, bruised
  • 1.5 tsp salt
  • 1 tsp granulated sugar
  • 10 oz fresh spinach, trimmed

Instructions

  1. 1

    Bring 5 cups water to a boil in a pot over medium-high heat.

  2. 2

    Add 2 ears sliced sweet corn, 4 thinly sliced shallots, 2 minced garlic cloves, and 1 piece bruised fingerroot to the pot.

  3. 3

    Simmer for 8 to 10 minutes until the corn is tender.

  4. 4

    Stir in 1.5 tsp salt and 1 tsp granulated sugar until dissolved.

  5. 5

    Add 10 oz trimmed fresh spinach and cook for 1 to 2 minutes until wilted, then serve immediately.

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Questions

What is Clear Spinach and Corn Soup?

A light, nourishing clear soup featuring fresh spinach and sweet corn cooked in a fragrant, fingerroot-infused broth. It offers a subtle balance of savory and sweet notes. This reference files it under Indonesian soup: made on the stovetop, rated easy and about 22 minutes start to finish.

What can I use instead of shallots in Clear Spinach and Corn Soup?

The entry for Clear Spinach and Corn Soup calls for 4 shallots, thinly sliced. In its place: Use half as much yellow or red onion plus a small clove of garlic.

Is Clear Spinach and Corn Soup keto-friendly?

A serving of Clear Spinach and Corn Soup carries 18 g of carbohydrate, 3 g of it fiber. Against a strict 20 g keto day that is 90 percent of the budget; against a moderate 100 g low-carb day it is 18 percent.

How many carbs are in Clear Spinach and Corn Soup?

One serving (the recipe makes 4) has 18 g of carbohydrate in about 85 calories, with 3 g protein and 1 g fat, plus 3 g fiber and 420 mg sodium. The figures are estimates computed from the ingredient list.

How long does Clear Spinach and Corn Soup keep?

Refrigerate Clear Spinach and Corn Soup for up to four days, or freeze it in portions for up to three months. Reheat gently on the stovetop with a splash of water or stock to loosen it.

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