Indian-Spiced Corn Soup With Yogurt Recipe (2024)

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bacongougere

Looking forward to making this recipe this summer (just ran across it now). I save up all the spent cobs from summer's corn-on-the-cob, freeze them, then make corn cob stock. Pile a whole bunch of cobs in the slow cooker, add a pinch of salt and top off with water. Cook on low for 8 hours (or more...taste for corn flavor). Strain and freeze in 4 C containers or bags. Great for upping the corniness of polenta.

KathyAnne

I really enjoy this soup. Two adjustments I made are that, after removing the corn kernels, I added the cobs to the water for added flavor and nutrients (which, of course, I removed at the end of cooking time) plus -- because I llike texture -- I did not blender the soup. So far I've only had it hot, but I'll give it a try cold, too.

Ali

Used about a 1/4 cup of unsweetened coconut cream. Also added a tbsp grated galangal and 1/4 cup white wine. Texture of soup turned out a bit fibrous (could've been the immersion blender, or just over-zealous kernel removal), so I strained it and love the silky-smooth and creamy outcome. Used the strained pulp in cornbread muffins, which were also delicious. Next time I'll keep the cobs in for cooking -- great idea.

Lorna

After having just boiled a chicken and bones for broth, I used this chicken broth for at least half the water and placed some pieces of chicken in each soup bowl for a heartier supper dish. I used heaping 1/2 tsps of the cumin seeds and mustard seeds to complement the sweetness of the super sweet corn I used. I garnished with yogurt and a mixture of tiny slices of scallion, tomato, mustard greens, and mint. YUM!!

MFK

Absolutely delicious! Made with fresh corn, brown mustard seeds, and extra cayenne. After reading the reviews I also decreased the amount of water I used, only adding 3 cups. Served at book club and everyone loved it.

K Barrett

Mashing a potato into the soup can add 'creaminess' w/o using dairy. Red, White, Yukon... just not a baking potato. I've tried this with other soups with decent results. It makes a pea soup wonderful, for example. In that case I peal & dice the potato, add it when I add the peas and then use a blender or immersion blender to make it creamier, reserving a little for texture.

Deborah

Found adding a dollop of sour cream really helped with the "thinness" problem - also was very heavy handed with lime and cilantro- and this really perked things up! This soup was much much better when served very very cold- in the end delicious!

Andrew

I used vegetable stock instead of water and shallots instead of onions. I only used a little less than 3 cups too. I used the corn cobs in the soup while boiling for a bit of extra flavor.

I only had ground cumin and regular mustard seeds. The result was delicious--spiced, fresh, and something that I will definitely make again. Key seems to be using less water/stock than noted and getting a bit more flavor in there with stock and/or the cobs. Enjoyed this both hot and cold.

Anabel

This soup is glorious! I used a little closer to 1 teaspoon of turmeric, and 1 teaspoon of cumin, and used 1/2 teaspoon of ground yellow mustard. The soup required quite a bit of salt to cut the sweetness of the corn. I also mixed some of the yogurt directly into the soup. For garnish, I used chopped scallions and popcorn for a bit of fun.

4 cups of water was ok for me -- if the soup seems thin after blending, you can let it sit on the stove on low heat for a bit to let it thicken.

Karen L Davis

I've made this twice -- once with fresh yellow corn and again with white. And tried brown v yellow mustard seeds. Very good both hot & cold (leftover); spices more developed in cold. With yellow corn, 4c liquid was fine; soup was thick. With white corn, more watery. Brown mustard seeds more flavorful than yelllow. Stick blender gave best texture. Took others' suggestion to cook cobs with the corn. Substituted oil for butter & used non-dairy yogurt for our family's vegan.

Bill

Made this with chicken stock instead of water and served it cold. It was a delicious summer soup.

Samara

This soup is flavorful and delicious. I swap yellow mustard seeds for the black ones which I can't seem to find anywhere. Also, I'll usually leave a bit of the soup un-pureed to add some texture. I've made it with frozen corn and it's still very good.

Barbara Gavin

If you have the time, after you cut the corn kernels from the cobs, make a stock with the cobs. Of course, I can’t leave well enough alone and add a bay leaf and some peppercorns to the water.

susan

This was great as written. I confess that I did pump up the spices a bit, though, and let the black mustard seeds go in after the onions sautéed so they had a chance to fully develop their flavor. I also recommend using a regular blender to purée the soup, especially if you’re looking for a smooth texture, because a stick immersion blender (which I love) doesn’t quite have the power. I used frozen Trader Joe’s roasted corn for this and I needed a bit more power. Quite elegant outcome, Easy!

Lena

Absolutely loved this, both hot and cold. I had to use frozen fire-roasted corn since corn is out of season, and it was delicious. I recommend increasing the spices, to taste.

lf

Grated corn. Put cobs in to simmer. Used whey from homemade ricotta for water.

jennifer schneller

Delicious. But also added less water, doubled the spices , then added watered down garlic yogurt as it was too thick.

cee

Delicious- made with corn picked this morning. The spices balance out the sweetness and creaminess of the corn. Straining the purée yields a smoother soup. Added mint on top too.

corleoja.

I followed the recipe. I just added 1/4 tsp of ground curry with the other spices.

Alice Kaiser

spices are perfect in this recipe. Added some small cubes potato to add to body. I look forward to trying it cold this summer.

bnom

A beautiful cold soup for a hot summer day. I suggest it gets strained well after blending so that it has a fillet a smooth texture and no brown bits of spices. I garnished with yogurt and small diced cucumber from the garden. And a little swirl of curry oil. Served along with

Jenn Wang

Wow! This was fantastic. I followed the recipe exactly, but I added a garnish that I did not regret: diced red onion. Do it. It’s a game changer.

Haika

I used Trader Joe's frozen roasted corn. Used oil, not butter, put mustard seeds in hot oil, let them pop, added other spices minus black pepper, stirred a bit then added onions, garlic and ginger. Stirred a bit, then put heat on low, covered pot and let onions et al. cook in their own steam. This enhances the spices. Proceeded with rest of recipe but mixed in 1/4 cup heavy cream after blending, no yogurt topping. Topped with cilantro. A keeper!

marion

Two adjustments, after removing the corn kernels, add the cobs to the water for added flavor and nutrients (remove at the end of cooking time).Strain after pureeing (to remove fibery pieces) for very silky texture - can use as base.

KG

This soup was just ok on the day of, but much, much better after 12+ hours in the fridge. The spices need time to release their flavor.

HiYa

Simple recipe with good instructions. Substitutions I made were: Added 1 finely diced jalapeno to onion, added one can of coconut milk while cooking (replacing yogurt) and added roasted chickpeas. Delicious, filling and lots of leftovers!

Lambsear2

I adapted this because I wanted to use 3 cups of leftover fresh-made succotash (Deborah Madison recipe). I added 1 fresh ear of corn shaved from the cob. I followed the recipe from there on, but reduced the water to 2 cups, adding more as the soup cooked, and at the end I didn't blend the soup, partly because I thought the fresh limas would taste better whole, and partly because I didn't want to bother. I was making a simple Sunday supper from leftovers, after all. It was delicious!

JAN

I like this soup but think its a little bland. This time I made a corn stock from the cobs and added a teaspoon of both coriander and curry powder to the soup. Much better

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Indian-Spiced Corn Soup With Yogurt Recipe (2024)

FAQs

How do you add yogurt to soup? ›

For hot soups, you'll need to temper the yogurt to avoid curdling. Add a small amount of warm-but-not-boiling soup to a bowl, whisk in the yogurt, then add the mixture back into the soup.

Can I use yoghurt instead of cream in soup? ›

Yes to all. If you've already got a pretty thick soup on your hands, thin out the yogurt with some chicken broth before you add it, maybe getting it to the same measurement as for the cream in the recipe.

Can I use Greek yogurt to thicken soup? ›

Thicken Soups and Sauces: Greek yogurt is another way to thicken soups and sauces, like in this Russian Stroganoff. Just make sure you mix Greek yogurt into your soup or sauce at the end to prevent it from separating.

How do you thicken squash soup? ›

Add flour or cornflour

Put a tablespoon of either into a small bowl and stir in 2-3 tbsp of the soup until you have a smooth mixture. Stir this back into the soup and bring it to a simmer. Cook for a few minutes to allow the starch granules to burst to thicken, and to cook out any flour flavour.

What does yogurt do in cooking? ›

Yogurt has a fair amount of acid, among other properties. That makes it useful for things like marinades where it helps tenderize meats. It also activates chemical leaveners in baked goods like quick breads and adds tangy flavor to food.

How do you thicken soup with yogurt? ›

Another option for thickening soup is by using dairy like sour cream or yogurt. Start with a small dollop and stir before checking the consistency and adding more. We recommend using plain yogurt so you don't alter the taste of the soup. You can also use cream if you prefer.

What cream is better for soup? ›

Use what you love! Cream: Half and half, heavy cream, light cream or thickened cream all yield similar results, however heavy cream adds richness. Flour: We need flour to create that delicious, creamy texture mushroom soup is loved for. You can leave it out and use cornstarch if you wish.

Can I use plain Greek yogurt instead of heavy cream? ›

Greek yogurt and milk

Blend together equal parts Greek yogurt and whole milk and use it in place of the same amount of heavy cream. Note that this substitute can add thickness to dishes like soups or sauces, but it shouldn't be used in recipes that require whipping.

Why does my Greek yogurt get watery? ›

It's totally normal for whey to pool up in yogurt, so there's not much you can do to prevent it, say Fletcher and Sauceda. You can, however, be rest assured that the watery stuff isn't compromising the safety of your snack: Whey rising to the top has nothing to do with spoilage.

What causes yogurt not to thicken? ›

The temperature is too low. If the temp is below 68 degrees Fahrenheit, the cultures will not ferment properly and the milk will stay runny. The temperature is too high. If the temperature is above 80 degrees Fahrenheit, the yogurt will ferment too fast and will also render the yogurt runny.

Why won't my homemade yogurt thicken? ›

Increase the fat content by adding a bit of 1/2 & 1/2 or heavy cream to the milk. Use whole fat milk. Heat the milk to 180 degrees and keep that temperature longer that the specified 30 minutes. The longer you hold the milk the firmer the resulting yogurt.

What is the best thickener for soup? ›

Add Flour Or Cornstarch

You can thicken soup by adding flour, cornstarch, or another starchy substitute.

Is it better to thicken soup with flour or cornstarch? ›

It's important to note that cornstarch has twice the thickening power of flour. If you need to substitute cornstarch to thicken liquid in a recipe that calls for ¼ cup (four tablespoons) flour, you only need two tablespoons cornstarch.

What does cornstarch do to soup? ›

Cornstarch, or corn flour, can be used to thicken soup through its high starch content. Cornstarch is a great thickener for soup because only a little bit is needed to significantly thicken a soup, and it will not affect the flavor profile of the soup.

How do you add dairy to soup without curdling? ›

Avoid Curdling by following these simple steps:
  1. Heat the dairy separately (do not boil) and slowly add to the soup base stirring constantly.
  2. Avoid boiling.
  3. Use full fat, cream, half and half or whole milk is best. The milk fat is an important part of keeping the soup from curdling.
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How do you use yogurt as a thickener? ›

When I make yogurt based sauces, cold (tzatziki) or hot (curries etcetera), I strain the yogurt to remove some of the liquid (whey), which thickens it. Greek yogurt is strained yogurt. It isn't necessary to use additives for thickening. I now use cheese cloth to do the straining.

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