Soups for Kids - that's a recurring theme in most of my blog posts. SImply so, we are a Soup-loving family, and enjoy hot / cold soups throughout the year. This month, due to excessive monsoons where I stay, there was an over supply of Corn & Spinach. So, it went into a creamy, Vegan + GF soup that we all loved a lot.
Corn and Spinach usually gets made into a Cheesy Grilled Sandwich at home, but we personally liked the soup , with all warming spices and no cream at all, it's a fuss free way to feed both spinach & Corn to kids (& a few fussy adults too :p)
For one whole week of cooking different soups, I made one extra portion for myself (ahem! the blog) and here they are presented during this week. Hope you enjoy the spread 🙂
The elder one is a great fan of soups, and I dont mind a bowl of these myself as long as someone else makes it (in my case, I had to make it for myself :-)) .So the elder kid and me dug into these, while the little one ate the croutons and some soups, and particularly enjoyed one soup
Click on the picture below or this link to find 21 easy peasy soups for Fall / Winter
Corn is great on fibre, and spinach is ... well (supported by Popeye) , we have been told its great on Vit. A. All in all, a great warm soup to dig in on a rainy / autumn / wintery day.
Actually everyday, coz soups are so filling ! Let's see how to make these..
Corn and Spinach Soup - Vegan, Gluten Free soup
Prep time : 15 mins , Cook time : 15 mins ; serves : 3
Ingredients:
- Whole corn (on the cob) - 1 large
- Spinach (fresh) - 10-12 leaves
- Moong dal (split green gram) - 4 TBSP
- Onion - 1 medium (I used the white, sweet variety)
- Garlic - 2 pods (large)
- Salt , pepper - to taste
- Oil / butter - 1 teaspoon (sub butter with olive oil for a vegan version)
PIN FOR LATER
Method:
- Scrape down the kernels of the corn. In a pressure cooker / pressure pan, add the kernels, moong dal, 1 medium onion (diced), 2 pods of garlic and 3 cups of water. Pressure cook for 3 whistles and switch off.
- Meanwhile, chiffonade the spinach. In a non stick pan, add 1 teaspoon butter (or olive oil as I did), add the spinach and saute well. Add a dash of salt and reserve aside.
- In the same pan, add the onions and saute well till they turn pink. Add a dash of salt and crushed black pepper and saute.
- Now make a puree of the pressure cooked veggies along with the water. Add this to the sauteed onions, adjust salt and seasoning. Let it simmer on very low flame for 3-4 mins till done. The pureed corn will make it creamy and will thicken on cooling too.
- Now add the sauteed spinach on top and serve immediately.
Corn Spinach Soup | Gluten Free + Vegan
Equipment
- Instant Pot Or use a Soup Pot / Pressure cooker
- Strainer
- Ladle
- Knife
- Cutting Board
Ingredients
- 1 Whole corn on the cob
- 100 grams Spinach fresh about 10-12 leaves
- 4 tablespoon split green gram Moong Dal
- 1 Onion medium I used the white, sweet variety
- 2 pods Garlic large
- 1 teaspoon Salt
- ½ teaspoon Black pepper
- 1 teaspoon Olive Oil sub butter with olive oil for a vegan version
Instructions
- Scrape down the kernels of the corn. In a pressure cooker / pressure pan, add the kernels, moong dal, 1 medium onion (diced), 2 pods of garlic and 3 cups of water. Pressure cook for 3 whistles and switch off.
- Meanwhile, chiffonade the spinach. In a non stick pan, add 1 teaspoon butter, add the spinach and saute well. Add a dash of salt and reserve aside.
- In the same pan, add the onions and saute well till they turn pink. Add a dash of salt and crushed black pepper and saute.
- Now make a puree of the pressure cooked veggies along with the water. Add this to the sauteed onions, adjust salt and seasoning. Let it simmer on very low flame for 3-4 mins till done. The pureed corn willl make it creamy and will thicken on cooling too.
- Now add the sauteed spinach on top and serve immediately.
Suma Gandlur says
That is one creamy soup and the addition of moong and spinach definitely ups the nutritionAL value.
vaishali sabnani says
The soup looks very creamy and the green is making it look very attractive . The addition of moong daal in corn soup is new and great .
MySpicyKitchen says
I didn't except moong but the soup is creamy. Nice presentation and lighting in the photos
Gayathri Kumar says
For soups, even I have started adding moong dhal as it gives a nice creamy texture. Your version of corn soup looks amazing..
Nalini's Kitchen says
This is one such creamy and delicious soup.Moong and spinach makes this soup healthy and filling..
Nalini's Kitchen says
This is one such creamy and delicious soup.Moong and spinach makes this soup healthy and filling..
Harini R says
Wow! Kalyani, This is one soup which my kids will love to have in the evenings. Bookmarked.
Srividhya says
I am up for corn soup anytime. creamy and delicious. adding spinach is a great idea.
Priya Suresh says
A bowl of this corn soup will definitely makes some hungry tummy happy, interesting addition of spinach.
Suja Ram says
Soups for kids is a wonderful theme Kalyani. Corn and Spinach soup looks inviting. Looking forward to all the yummy kids-friendly soups.
Pavani says
What a creamy and delicious soup that is. Love the addition of spinach in it.
Archana says
delicous and creamy. Love the addition of moong daal. Bookmarking it.
Smruti Ashar says
Adding spinach to a corn soup sounds like a great idea! Going to use this really soon 🙂
Srivalli says
I can imagine how tough it must be to pick up this theme. Left to me, I would never..:)..Your bowl looks so creamy and inviting though..
Sowmya :) says
Corn and spinach usually end up as sandwich filling at home. Love the soup version!
cookingwithsapana says
So creamy and tasty looking corn soup and spinach really adds a nice flavor.
The Pumpkin Farm says
good that your elder one loves soups...i am not a soup person myself but both the boys love it to the core..i have start experimenting the varieties, your soup looks like an easy one with ready available ingredeints, love the bowl picture on the top
Sandhya Ramakrishnan says
Corn is definitely one vegetable that kids love. Love this recipe!
Priya Srinivasan - I Camp in My Kitchen says
Yum kalyani, looks creamy, love the addition of spinach on top, apart from adding some iron, it also adds a nice contrast to the yellow goodness!!! 🙂
Seema says
Even though it is spring, itis very cold so I guess I can go another month with the warmth of the soups and this con spinach soup will be lovely.
Kalyani says
Thanks Seema, Do try ! And am sure you would love it..
Mayuri Patel says
This is one creamy and delicious looking soup. We still have tender corn available in the market so am making it for tonight. Like how you've added moong dal to make the soup more nutritious and creamy. And that buttered spinach....wow.
Kalyani says
please do try it Mayuri and am sure you would love it..
Neha says
The corn spinach soup looks so refreshing. My version is different, but definitely will love to try out yours. This is a nutrient dense soup loaded not only with vitamins and nutrients. It also has proteins. Nice post
Neha says
What a creamy soup! Loved the idea of topping the soup with sautéed spinach. The moong dal has further enhanced the nutrition and creaminess of the soup. Nice presentation.
Kalyani says
Thanks Neha. the sauteed corn and spinach are a highlight here!
Archana says
Thick, creamy and delicious corn and spinach soup. I made some and we enjoyed it totally. Thanks for the easy recipe.
Kalyani says
Thanks Archana, for trying this. Glad you liked it
Jayashree T.Rao says
Corn Spnach looks creamy and delicious. Liked the use of moong in it, makes it healthier and filling.
Kalyani says
thanks Jayashree. yes it is surely filling!
Jayashree T.Rao says
Corn Spinach looks creamy, filling and delicious. Liked the use of moong in it, makes it healthier and ideal for all age groups.
Kalyani says
thank you Jayashree!
Shobha Keshwani says
Very healthy and tasty soup indeed. This combo is also unique and I will definitely try it soon. Love the creamy texture of this soup.
Kalyani says
thanks Shobha. Do try whenever possible.
Priya Vj says
Love the combo of spinach and corn in one single recipe ..be it sandwich or soup I just love the crunchy corn and the smooth texture of palak . This creamy soup is what the Bangalore weather currently demands ..yumm yumm ..
Kalyani says
thanks pa. do try this !