Here is something that HITS the spot for warming and soothing the wintery cold....
serves 4
2tbsp vegetable oil
2 fresh red chili peppers or 1 tsp dried chili flakes
1/2 cup chopped onion
2 cloves garlic smashed and minced
2tsp grated lime or lemon zest
2 inches chopped fresh ginger
1tbsp coriander seeds or 1 tbsp ground coriander
1 tsp cumin seeds or 1 tsp ground
1/2 tsp fennel seeds
1/2 tsp ground cardamom
1 tbsp water if needed
process all to a smooth paste
heat 1 tbsp vegetable oil in a heavy bottomed saucepan, over medium heat and add the paste, cook 3-4 mins do not brown.
add
8 cups Vegetable stock
and bring to high simmer
then add
4 cups fresh or defrosted sweetcorn
1 tbsp light soy sauce
1 tbsp fresh lemon or lime juice.
Simmer for 5 mins or until the corn is tender.
Remove any scum, and test for seasonings
Let cool slightly then blend in batches to smooth soup and return to heat in a clean pan.
In a small food processor or mortar and pestle beat to a smooth paste 2 roasted skinned red peppers and 2 tbsp red chili paste.
Serve the soup in warmed bowls & garnish with a little of the red chili paste.
This is also a great soup to serve with a side of steamed rice
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| Taken during the storms in UK this week |
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