Corn soup recipe
 Full of veg and flavoured with fiery, fresh green seasoning, you'll find this Trinidadian soup all over the island, especially during carnival. 250g/9oz split peas1 vegetable or chicken stock cube250ml/9fl oz coconut milkfew sprigs thyme3 bay leaves4 corn on the cob, each cut into 4 or 5 pieces2 carrots, peeled and cubed2 potatoes, peeled and cubedsmall piece yam (approx.100–150g/3½–5½oz), peeled and cubed1 sweet potato (approx.100–150g/3½–5½oz), peeled and cubedsmall piece seasonal squash or pumpkin (approx.100–150g/3½–5½oz), peeled and cubedsalt and freshly ground black pepper 250g/9oz split peas 1 vegetable or chicken stock cube 250ml/9fl oz coconut milk few sprigs thyme 3 bay leaves 4 corn on the cob, each cut into 4 or 5 pieces 2 carrots, peeled and cubed 2 potatoes, peeled and cubed small piece yam (approx.100–150g/3½–5½oz), peeled and cubed 1 sweet potato (approx.100–150g/3½–5½oz), peeled and cubed small piece seasonal squash or pumpkin (approx.100–150g/3½–5½oz), peeled and cubed salt and freshly ground black pepper 1 onion, roughly chopped4 garlic cloves60g/2¼oz coriander4 spring onions10g/⅓oz fresh root ginger few sprigs thyme2 celery stalks2 Scotch bonnet chillies, left whole2 tbsp vegetable oil 1 onion, roughly chopped 4 garlic cloves 60g/2¼oz coriander 4 spring onions 10g/⅓oz fresh root ginger few sprigs thyme 2 celery stalks 2 Scotch bonnet chillies, left whole 2 tbsp vegetable oil Method Tip the split peas into a pan with 1.5 litres/2¾ pints water and the stock cube. Bring to a boil, then reduce to a simmer and cook for 35–40 minutes.Whilst the split peas are boiling, make the green seasoning. Put all the ingredients in a blender with a little water. Blend to form a thick, textured paste. This will last for 2 weeks in an airtight container in the fridge. Add 2–3 tablespoons of the green seasoning to the split peas. Once the split peas are completely soft, whizz to a purée using a blender.Pour in another 500ml/18fl oz water, along with the coconut milk, thyme and bay leaves. Leave to simmer for another 15 minutes until thickened a little. Season to taste.Add the sliced corn, cover with a lid and cook for 5–8 minutes more. Add the remaining vegetables and cook for a further 10 minutes or until tender. Ladle into warmed bowls and serve hot. Tip the split peas into a pan with 1.5 litres/2¾ pints water and the stock cube. Bring to a boil, then reduce to a simmer and cook for 35–40 minutes. Tip the split peas into a pan with 1.5 litres/2¾ pints water and the stock cube. Bring to a boil, then reduce to a simmer and cook for 35–40 minutes. Whilst the split peas are boiling, make the green seasoning. Put all the ingredients in a blender with a little water. Blend to form a thick, textured paste. This will last for 2 weeks in an airtight container in the fridge. Whilst the split peas are boiling, make the green seasoning. Put all the ingredients in a blender with a little water. Blend to form a thick, textured paste. This will last for 2 weeks in an airtight container in the fridge. Add 2–3 tablespoons of the green seasoning to the split peas. Once the split peas are completely soft, whizz to a purée using a blender. Add 2–3 tablespoons of the green seasoning to the split peas. Once the split peas are completely soft, whizz to a purée using a blender. Pour in another 500ml/18fl oz water, along with the coconut milk, thyme and bay leaves. Leave to simmer for another 15 minutes until thickened a little. Season to taste. Pour in another 500ml/18fl oz water, along with the coconut milk, thyme and bay leaves. Leave to simmer for another 15 minutes until thickened a little. Season to taste. Add the sliced corn, cover with a lid and cook for 5–8 minutes more. Add the remaining vegetables and cook for a further 10 minutes or until tender. Add the sliced corn, cover with a lid and cook for 5–8 minutes more. Add the remaining vegetables and cook for a further 10 minutes or until tender. Ladle into warmed bowls and serve hot. Ladle into warmed bowls and serve hot. Recipe tips Make sure all the vegetables are cubed to roughly the same size to make sure they cook evenly. You will make more green seasoning than you need, add the rest to stews, curries or other slow-cooked dishes.