Caribbean🥣 Soups & stews

Corn Souse

Name: Corn Souse
Total time: 30 min
Cuisine: Caribbean
Ingredients: 2 sweet corn; ~1 large fresh cucumber; 2 tbsp cilantro (shadow benny/coriander leaves); 1 onion; ~¼ cups parsley; ~3 tbsp chives; 3 fresh thyme; 1 scotch bonnet pepper; ~¼ tsp black pepper; ~1 tsp sea salt; ~3 cloves garlic; 2 fresh lime juice; 2 cups water

⏱ 30 min

A vegan twist on the traditional Caribbean souse, this refreshing pickle-soup uses steamed corn instead of traditional meat parts, combined with fresh garden cucumbers, herbs, and lime juice. Best served chilled.

Low-cal

Adapted from a video by caribbeanpot

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Ingredients

sweet corn2
fresh cucumber~1 largeest.
cilantro (shadow benny/coriander leaves)2 tbsp
onionred onion or any variety, thinly sliced1
parsley~¼ cupsest.
chives~3 tbspest.
fresh thymesprigs, leaves only3
scotch bonnet pepperoptional, thinly sliced; remove seeds if you prefer less heat1
black pepper~¼ tspest.
sea salt

Steps

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1
Steam two large ears of sweet corn in layers for 10–15 minutes until tender. Steaming preserves the corn's natural sweetness and crisp texture better than boiling, which would discard the flavorful cooking liquid.
2
Prepare all fresh ingredients: wash, peel, and thinly slice the cucumber (optionally leave skin on part of it for color). Finely chop cilantro, parsley, and chives. Thinly slice the onion and scotch bonnet pepper; leave seeds in for heat, remove them for milder flavor. Chop garlic into chunks or crush as preferred. Strip thyme leaves from sprigs.
3
Combine the cucumber, cilantro, onion, parsley, chives, thyme leaves, scotch bonnet pepper, black pepper, sea salt, and garlic in a large bowl. Pour the fresh lime juice over the onion; the acidity will begin to soften and break down the onion fibers.
4
Add the hot steamed corn directly to the vegetable mixture and toss gently. Let sit for about 4 minutes; the residual heat will awaken and meld the garlic, onion, and herb flavors while the corn absorbs the seasonings.
5
Pour in 2–3 cups of cool water, adjusting the amount to your preference for broth-to-vegetable ratio. Stir well to combine all ingredients.
6
Transfer the souse to the refrigerator and chill before serving. The flavors will continue to develop and blend as it rests. Serve cold, as a soup or alongside beverages.

Corn Souse

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