Description
A flavorful and comforting Garam Masala Prawn & Corn Soup combining aromatic Indian spices with tender prawns, sweetcorn, and creamy potatoes in a lightly spiced broth, perfect for a hearty lunch or dinner.
Ingredients
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Main Ingredients
- 1 tbsp sunflower oil
- 3 spring onions, finely sliced
- 2 garlic cloves, crushed
- 15g ginger, grated
- 2 tsp garam masala
- 1½ tsp medium curry powder
- 600ml low-salt chicken stock
- 500g new potatoes, cut into bite-size pieces
- 200g frozen sweetcorn
- 300g prawns, defrosted if frozen
- 200ml milk
- small handful of coriander, finely chopped
- 1 lime, cut into wedges
- Crusty bread, to serve
Instructions
- Prepare the base: Heat the sunflower oil in a saucepan over medium heat. Add the finely sliced spring onions, crushed garlic, and grated ginger. Cook for 2-3 minutes until the mixture is sizzling and fragrant.
- Add the spices: Stir in the garam masala and medium curry powder, cooking for an additional minute to release their aromas and deepen the flavor.
- Add stock and potatoes: Pour in the low-salt chicken stock and add the bite-sized new potatoes. Bring the soup to a boil, then reduce the heat and simmer for 12-14 minutes until the potatoes are almost tender.
- Add sweetcorn, prawns, and milk: Stir in the frozen sweetcorn, defrosted prawns, and milk. Continue cooking for 2-4 minutes until the prawns are cooked through and the soup is heated evenly.
- Season and garnish: Season the soup to taste with salt and pepper. Sprinkle with the finely chopped coriander for freshness.
- Serve: Ladle the soup into bowls and serve with lime wedges for squeezing over the top and crusty bread on the side for dipping.
Notes
- Use low-salt chicken stock to control sodium levels in the soup.
- If preferred, substitute milk with coconut milk for a dairy-free variation.
- Ensure prawns are fully cooked – they should turn pink and opaque.
- Adjust spice levels by adding more or less garam masala and curry powder according to taste.
- Crusty bread is suggested as a side to complement the soup, but can be omitted for a lighter meal.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Soup
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Indian-inspired
Keywords: garam masala, prawn soup, Indian spices, corn soup, spicy prawn soup, easy soup recipe, seafood soup
