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 Corn soup in theNetherlands | |
| Type | Soup |
|---|---|
| Main ingredients | Corn (typicallysweet corn),broth or milk/cream |
Corn soup is asoup made ofcorn, typicallysweet corn. Initially popular only in corn-producing areas of the world, the dish is now widespread because of greater corn distribution. Typical ingredients are corn cut from the cob, water, butter and flour, with salt and pepper for seasoning. Additional ingredients vary by region, and may include eggs.
Corn, being a staple crop for manyNative American tribes has led to corn soup being a primary food among them. M. R. Harrington reported that 1908 hulled-corn souponno'kwǎ' was the most popular dish for theSenecaIndians (Native Americans). He also stated, "[s]eldom do the Indians,pagan orChristian, meet for any function [...] without a kettle of onno'kwǎ', hot and savory, to regale the crowd". The soup was served at religious events, the people getting a ladleful every time they encircled the kettle.[1]
Several types of soups are prepared using corn as a primary ingredient.
