Guyanese corn soup/gun oil/boiled corn | recipe

coconut milk

🥗Healthier: almond milk

💰Cheaper: regular milk

Almond milk provides a lower calorie option while still adding creaminess.

vegetable broth

🥗Healthier: homemade broth

💰Cheaper: water with seasoning

Homemade broth can be lower in sodium and more flavorful.

hot pepper sauce

🥗Healthier: fresh chili

💰Cheaper: none

Fresh chili can provide heat without added preservatives.

corn

🥗Healthier: cauliflower

💰Cheaper: frozen corn

Cauliflower can reduce carbs while frozen corn is often less expensive.

Heat a large pot over medium heat and add oil.

Sauté onion, garlic, bell pepper, carrot, and celery until softened, about 5-7 minutes.

Add corn, thyme, bay leaf, and vegetable broth; bring to a boil.

Reduce heat and simmer for 20 minutes, allowing flavors to meld.

Remove bay leaf and blend the soup until smooth, using an immersion blender or regular blender.

Stir in coconut milk and lime juice; heat gently until warmed through.

Season with salt, black pepper, and hot pepper sauce to taste.

Garnish with chopped scallions before serving.

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