Greetings beautiful people, Today, I want to teach you how to cook the Chinese Takeout classic – Corn soups but for Vegans! This vegan recipe will tantalize your taste buds and leave you feeling VERY satisfied.
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let’s talk a bit about the history of corn soup in China. Corn was first introduced to China during the Ming dynasty in the 16th century. It was originally grown as an ornamental plant, but eventually made its way into the Chinese diet. Corn soup became popular in the 20th century as a cheap and easy way to feed a large family. It was a staple dish during the hard times of the Cultural Revolution and is still enjoyed today by many Chinese families.
But what makes this soup vegan, you ask? Well, traditional corn soup recipes often call for the use of chicken broth or cream. But in this vegan version, we can use vegetable broth though I use a vegan chicken soup bouillon. This not only makes the soup healthier, but it also makes it more accessible for those who follow a plant-based diet.
So there you have it, my friends – a little bit of history and a delicious recipe to go with it. I hope you give this vegan corn soup a try and enjoy it as much as I do. And remember, cooking is all about having fun and experimenting with different flavors and ingredients. So don’t be afraid to get creative and make this recipe your own.
Until next time, stay healthy and happy cooking!

For simplicity and ease, use canned corn!

Vegan Chinese Corn Soup
Equipment
- 1 blender
Ingredients
- 1 Can Sweetcorn
- 1.5 Litres Water
- 1/4 Cup Corn Starch
- 1 Cube Vegan Chicken or Vegetable stock / Bouillon
- 1 Tablespoon Sugar
- 1 Teaspoon MSG Optional but recommended
- 1 Tablespoon Chilli Flakes
- 1 stem Green Onion
Instructions
- Add the corn to a blender and pulse 3 or 4 times, do not turn this into a puree, you still want something to bite into.
- Boil the water, stock, sugar and MSG
- Add in the corn
- on the side create a slurry in a cup using the corn starch and a 1/4 cup water, mix this well so there's no powder in the cup
- add the slurry into the liquid by whirling the cup around the pot as you pour so it's not all in 1 spot
- stir this well until it thickens to a gloopy texture
- garnish with chili flakes and green onion