Orecchiette with Sweet Corn & Salmon Soup - a simple, sweet and comforting pasta dish

Orecchiette, named for its shape resembling little ears of cats, has a texture that is pleasantly chewy due to its thickness. Its unique concave shape makes it ideal for holding sauces, particularly soups or rich sauces, ensuring a flavorful dining experience.

The process of making this Corn Salmon Soup with Orecchiette pasta is very simple. Once the broth is cooked, you can add the orecchiette pasta. This allows the pasta to slowly release its starch during cooking, preventing the soup from becoming watery. The salmon (specifically chosen salmon belly) brings a rich oiliness to the dish, while onions, carrots, and corn contribute a hearty sweetness to the soup. When these different layers of flavors come together, it's like a symphony of richness bursting in your mouth!

Ingredients (Serve 2)

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Salmon	600g
Onion	1 Bulb
Carrot	1 Piece
Corn	2 Pieces
Oat Milk	400 ml
Water	1 L
Thyme	1 sprig
Orecchiette	120g
Salt	1-2 tsp
Ground Black Pepper	1-2 tsp

Steps

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1. Cut the corn kernels (reserve the cobs); finely chop the onion; dice the carrot into small pieces; cut the salmon into chunks (I used salmon belly for its richer oil content, making the soup more flavorful without making the meat tough).

2. Heat a soup pot over medium heat until smoking hot. Add a little oil, then fry the salmon until fragrant. Next, add the chopped onion and stir well.

3. Add hot water, oat milk, corn cobs, corn kernels, and diced carrots. Bring to a boil, then reduce to low heat, cover, and simmer for 30 minutes. (If there is too much fish oil on the surface, you can skim off some.)

4.　After 30 minutes, uncover the pot. At this point, the broth may still be somewhat thin. Add thyme leaves, orecchiette pasta, salt, and black pepper. Stir well and cook over medium heat for 10-12 minutes. The broth will gradually thicken as the starch from the pasta is released. That's it—your dish is ready!

5. Enjoy it while hot! The broth is incredibly rich and sweet, perfect for warming you up in the winter!