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Sweet Corn, Beancurd & Clam Soup - The best soup to warm your stomach in winter

During winter, Hong Kongers particularly like to have soups, such as hot and sour soup, shark fin soup, snake soup, etc. Perhaps because of their thick texture, a bowl of soup can fill the stomach and warm the body.


I believe that many people, like BigBoy, grew up eating corn soup. Although this soup cannot be called authentic Cantonese cuisine, it has in fact become a household delicacy over time. Almost every family has its own recipe. Some people add fish maw, some add fresh corn, and some add tofu... Although the recipes are not exactly the same, they are all based on the same principle.



The variation I'm bringing today involves adding fresh clams. Adding fresh clams is the best way to bring out a fresh and sweet taste to the broth. As the clams open up during cooking, their briny sweetness generously infuses into the soup, instantly enriching the flavor profile of the corn soup. The tofu acts as a textural component, providing a smooth and delightful sensation.


An essential step in corn soup is adding an egg. Not only does it enhance the visual appeal of the soup, but it also plays a crucial role in thickening the broth, making it a vital element in the dish.


In an instant, a bowl of tempting corn tofu clam soup is created, best enjoyed hot to fully appreciate its flavours.



Ingredients (4 servings)

 

Fresh corn

1 cob

Canned cream corn

1 can

Clams

600g

silken tofu

1 carton

Egg

1 bulb

water

1.2L

salt

to taste


Steps

 
1. Cut the corn kernels along the corn core. Keep the corn core; cut the tofu into cubes.

2. Bring 1.2 litres of water to a boil, add corn kernels, corn core and canned cream corn , mix well, and cook for 20 minutes (no need to cover).

3. After cooking for 20 minutes, the soup has thickened slightly. Add tofu and clams and cook until the clams are fully opened.

4. After the clams are opened, add some salt as needed (pls note that the clam is already salty). If the soup is not thick enough, add appropriate amount of cornstarch water according to your preference. After seasoning, turn off the heat, add an egg that has been beaten, stir-well and enjoy.


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