Corn soup facts for kids
Corn soup in the Netherlands
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| Type | Soup |
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| Main ingredients | Corn (typically sweetcorn), broth or milk/cream |
Corn soup is a warm and tasty soup made mainly from corn. Most often, it uses sweetcorn, which is a type of corn known for its sweet flavor. This soup was first popular in places where a lot of corn was grown. But now, thanks to better ways of sharing food, you can find corn soup almost everywhere!
The basic recipe for corn soup usually includes corn kernels cut right off the cob. These are mixed with water, butter, and a little flour to make it thicker. Salt and pepper are added for taste. Depending on where you are in the world, people might add other things. Sometimes, even eggs are mixed in!
Corn Soup and Native Americans
Corn has always been a super important crop for many Native American tribes. Because of this, corn soup became a main food for them. It was more than just a meal; it was part of their culture.
In 1908, a researcher named M. R. Harrington wrote about the Seneca Indians. He said their hulled-corn soup, called onno'kwǎ, was their most loved dish. He also mentioned that when Seneca people, whether they followed old traditions or Christianity, gathered for any event, there was always a big pot of onno'kwǎ ready. It was served hot and delicious to everyone.
This special soup was even part of religious events. People would get a scoop of soup every time they walked around the kettle. This shows how deeply corn soup was connected to their community and beliefs.
Different Kinds of Corn Soup
There are many yummy ways to make soup using corn as the main ingredient. Here are a few examples:
- Cream of corn soup is a smooth, creamy version.
- Sweet corn soup focuses on the natural sweetness of the corn.
- Corn crab soup mixes corn with delicious crab meat.
- Chinese sweet corn soup (also called yumigeng or sumigeng) is a popular dish in China.
- Dried (Indian) corn soup uses dried corn kernels.
- Mexican corn soup often includes spices and other Mexican flavors.
- Tibetan style corn soup (Ashom Tang) has a unique taste from Tibet.
- Suam na mais is a Filipino corn soup.
- Ginataang mais is another Filipino dish, made with corn and coconut milk.
- Chicken Corn Soup is a special soup from the Pennsylvania Dutch people. It often has hard-boiled egg whites instead of noodles.
