The Ultimate Corn Soup Recipe | CaribbeanPot.com

coconut milk

🥗Healthier: almond milk

💰Cheaper: regular milk

Almond milk is lower in calories, while regular milk is more accessible.

vegetable broth

🥗Healthier: homemade broth

💰Cheaper: water + seasoning

Homemade broth can be healthier and more flavorful.

red pepper flakes

🥗Healthier: fresh chili

💰Cheaper: black pepper

Fresh chili adds flavor without extra cost.

corn

🥗Healthier: cauliflower

💰Cheaper: frozen corn

Cauliflower is lower in carbs, while frozen corn is budget-friendly.

Boil salted pig tails in water for 15-20 minutes, then drain and set aside.

Add about 4-5 cups of water to the pot and bring to a boil.

Add just over 1 cup of yellow split peas to the boiling water and skim off the froth.

Cook split peas until tender, then set aside.

In a large heavy pot, heat 2 tablespoons of coconut oil over medium heat.

Add chopped onion, scallions, and diced celery; stir and cook on low to release flavors for about 5 minutes.

Add diced pumpkin, sweet potato, and 1 cup of carrots; stir and increase heat to medium.

Pour in chicken stock to cover the vegetables and bring to a boil.

Add coconut milk and allow to simmer until everything is tender.

Transfer cooked split peas and pig tails to the soup pot and continue cooking to meld flavors.

Add one can of creamed corn and stir; allow to cook for another 10-15 minutes.

Incorporate 1 cup of all-purpose flour to thicken the soup, adding water as needed.

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