Plain but Flavorful: Corn Soup with Moringa Leaves to Satisfy My Cravings! Making it from scratch!
We got roasted chicken last night, so we don't need to think of what dish to prepare for lunch. But then, I am craving a soup that we can enjoy, so I thought I should make something. I can't really think of anything that I should prepare. But then, while we were going to the market, I saw this lady selling a bunch of corn, which I think is still new. A freshly picked one, I think.
But I couldn't decide immediately so I said to Mama, We should check the market first, and if I don't see anything that I want, then we'll go back here to buy a kilo of corn. To make a long story short, I bought a kilo of corn and decided to just make corn soup. It's a perfect pair with chili leaves, but sad, I couldn't find one in the market. So I also decided to just use Malunggay or Moringa, as we have a tree of this on our land.
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So it's decided, corn soup with malunggay it is (☞^o^) ☞. Let's G!
Here are the ingredients:
1 kilo of Corn |
a lot of Malunggay leaves |
1 medium Onion |
4 small cloves of Garlic |
Salt and pepper to taste |
chicken cube |
This is actually easy to make, with just a few ingredients. It may look bland without much color in it compare to the other version and soup out there, but with the right seasoning, it will surely taste good and will be flavorful.
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So first things first, I soak the corn in water with salt for 1 minute. I just got used to doing this with every veggie or fruit that we eat because I know that it can really kill those tiny creatures that might live there. Do you do this too? Or is it just me?
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I set aside the corn and started cutting the onions and garlic to this size. You can cut it to whatever size you desire. You can even put a design on it or a certain shape on it if you have time. Can you do a heart shape out of them? Lol
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I washed more of the corn, and after sharpening the knife, I started scraping it with a knife. It is really just easy. I just got annoyed doing this because there are some pieces scattered everywhere, and I have to get them all because they'll be wasted if I just leave them. I want a lot of corn in my soup, and that's why I use one whole kilo of it for the corn soup.
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All of the ingredients are now ready, so I proceed with sautéing the garlic and onions in a half tablespoon of cooking oil. I also put the chicken cubes in it. It would be amazing if I had butter or margarine, but this will do. And by the way, I used this stainless steel casserole, the longer type, because it's a soup, you know. And I want my corn soup to be full of soup in it. How about you?
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Next is putting all the corn in the casserole while continuously sautéing it. I also added some pepper to it to give it a kick of spiciness. Do you put black pepper in your corn soup? I actually just followed my mom's request, so I used it.
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Next is putting "a lot" of water in it. I remember putting 4 cups of water on it the first time. Then I added more to keep more soup on it. They want the corn to be softer but I want mine a little harder. I want something that I can chew on it. And by doing that, we can save more gas, lol.
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While waiting for the corn to soften, I go to the backyard to pick up a moringa. I pick a lot of it because the more, the healthier. This is the only one that will give a touch of color to our corn soup.
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I boil the corn for one hour, and when I see that I have already achieved the texture I want, I then put in the Moringa leaves that I picked. I made sure to put a lot of it in, and now look, yum yum!
And by the way, you can prep a slurry and put it in the soup to thicken it, but we don't have flour. And I don't really like a soup that is slimy or something, haha. I know some people who put a lot of slurry on their corn soup, and I feel like I'm eating a spit.
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And tadaaaaan! Corn soup with moringa leaves is paired with roasted chicken. As you can see, I only have a small portion of rice in there. That's how I ate, or whenever we have vegetables as one of the dishes. I ate more veggies than rice, and that's one of the advantages of having vegetables on your table. How about you? Do you eat like me, or do you eat more rice if there's a yummy vegetable dish on your table?
Ay masarap nga to. 🤤
Eheee, don't you miss eating it naba ,(≧▽≦)
Oo nga,kakaiba yung young corn jan sa atin. Dito ginagamit ko ung sweet corn lang sa lata. Lol. Chop ko ng konti for more flavor. Cornstarch to make the soup a bit thick.
Thanks for recipe ,anything You are gona Cook just need to be washed ,cause coction Will kill anything living creatures ,instead the non cooked food must be washed more and treated with acid.
Thats eight, wash it good, for safety.
The soup looks delish with malunggay! Perfect for the winter in the Pelepens. 😆 I used those bought in malls but for sure yours is a healthier version! 🙌🏻
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Eheee, luto ka nalang Ji, share mo samin baka may other version kapa uwu.
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Wow!
I'm imagining the taste of corn as a soup...I know it has a sugary taste though.
Over here, we either eat it roasted, friend, cooked or bake it.
Yep, it's sweet but with the right amount of seasoning, salty and sweetness is a great combination (人 •͈ᴗ•͈)
Oi, roasted is the best same woth just steamed one then put a salted butter in it or margarine ehe. Perfect as a snacks. Wait, but fried? Haven't tried that yet.
Hahaha 🤣
I understand it now
😭 we dont soak and put water to get those little thingy that moves.. We just simply steam our white corn or purple corn 🥹 now that i have an idea.. I'd try suggesting it to mom..
Ive eaten a similar gulay like this but never knew how its made.. 🥹 it's easy pala... 😍
Pero malay mo naman wala sila nonnnnn haha. Nasanay ako na ginagawa ko yan in everything ee hahaha
Easy lang syaaaaa, try mo din search sa YT may maganda ding version dun ng corn soup
Wah im craving for corn soup too! Timing ah!
Hahaha luluto na yarnnnnn uwu
Mas nahook ako sa pinapanood..haha..ano title?
Malagkit yung corn na yan db? Masarap kp sya kainin lang hndi ihalo sa iba
My Demon madam, maganda yan, try mo na baka ma bet mo din uwu. And yes mas masarap sya na kakainin ng puro, as for me masarap sya sakin with kunting rice hahaha. And malagkit sya depende sa luto mo. Samin matigas kasi mas bet ko talaga na may crunch akong nangunguya ba haha
Hello, thank you so much for the support and @brumest, thank you very much (人 •͈ᴗ•͈)
Thanks for the recipe, in my own country we used to dry the corn so after drying it we scrape it with a knife or hand after we are done we will go and grind it with machine and use it for pap, but I will try this recipe to know how it taste.
Ohh, but isn't it hardee to scrape it when its dry?
It looks yummy. I remember back then when we have malunggay tree in our backyard. This leaves are super nutritious. Lagi din Kami ngsasahog Ng malunggay kahit SA anong klase Ng Luto.❤️
Right, super sustansya nya kaya maganda talagang ilahok sa kahit anong dish. Same here ginagawa din namin yaan. Saka makakapag lagay ka ng marami talaga lalo may puno tayo diba uwu
moringa...wow...something new for me!
so cool when you can go out and take some food just in the street;)
that's why I love my garden so much;)
do moringa grow just in the streets? what taste does it have?
Oh yes, I saw some of Moringa tree in different places and they can just grow everywhere. Im not sure though if someone planted it or what. As for the taste, it's really taste like nature haha
Eating healthy foods while watching movies is a great way to relax
Right? I do that all the time hehe
It looks like you are good in cooking