BBQ corn chowder with corn salsa

Friday - Lunch

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5
min
Prep.
35
min
Cook
355
cal
Per Serve

Fact:

Did you know, an ear of corn always has an even number of kernal rows?

Nutrition Per Serve:

Energy:
355 cal (1486 kj)
Protein:
8.6 g
Total Fat:
22.0 g
Saturated Fat:
8.7 g
Total Carbohydrate:
23.3 g
Sugars:
9.1 g
Fibre:
14.7 g
Sodium:
582.0 mg
Ingredients: (to serve 1)
  • 1 fresh sweetcorn, cob, husk removed
  • 1 tsp of olive oil
  • ½ tsp of paprika
  • ¼ brown onion, chopped
  • ½ garlic clove
  • ½ red chilli
  • 1 cup of water (tap)
  • ½ tsp of stock powder (gluten free, reduced salt)
  • ¼ cup of reduced-fat coconut milk (canned)
  • 1 pinch of ground black pepper
  • ¼ avocado, cubed
  • 1 tbsp of corn kernels (frozen), thawed
  • ¼ red chilli, finely chopped
  • ½ tbsp of fresh coriander, chopped
  • ½ tsp of lime (juiced)
  • ½ tsp of desiccated coconut
Method:

1. Heat a barbeque or grill pan up to high heat.
2. Brush corn with half of the oil and sprinkle with paprika.
3. Place on barbeque and cook for 10-12 minutes or until charred.
4. Cut kernels off the cob.
5. Heat remaining oil in a large saucepan over medium heat.
6. Add onion, garlic and chilli. Cook, stirring for 3-4 minutes or until onion is tender.
7. Add water, stock, coconut milk and corn. Bring to a simmer and cook for 20 minutes. Set soup aside to cool.
8. Pour cooled soup into a tall blender jug. Secure the lid.
9. Blend on a high speed for 20 seconds or until smooth. Season to taste with pepper.
10. Pour pureed soup into a clean pot and bring to a simmer.
11. To make the salsa: In a small bowl combine all remaining ingredients. Season to taste pepper.
12. Serve corn soup in bowl topped with corn salsa.