TIBETAN CORN SOUP (ASHOM TANG)

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Corn soup is popular in Dharamsala, a colorful mountain town that is in the heart of a Tibetan community in exile. The soup is served, with slight variations, at the cafes and restaurants that cater to travelers. Soup is a common breakfast food in Tibet. The recipe is adapted from The Lhasa Moon Tibetan Cookbook.

Provided by lynnski LA

Categories     Breakfast

Time 20m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 11

1/2 onion, chopped
1 tablespoon butter
1/4 teaspoon paprika
1 garlic clove, finely chopped
1 teaspoon fresh ginger, chopped
1 tomatoes, chopped
12 ounces firm tofu
1 (15 ounce) can creamed corn
1/2 cup frozen corn kernels
4 cups water
1 green onion, chopped

Steps:

  • Saute the onion in butter in a soup pot until brown and soft.
  • Add the paprika, garlic and ginger and cook briefly.
  • Add the tomato and tofu, cut into small cubes; and the water.
  • Add the canned and frozen corn.
  • Bring soup to a boil, and simmer for a few minutes, stirring to prevent sticking.
  • Sprinkle chopped green onion on each serving.
  • This might be served with a side dish of rice.

Ahmad Ansari
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I made this soup for a party and it was a big hit! Everyone loved the unique flavor and the soup was so easy to make. I will definitely be making this again.


Angelie Jamodiong
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This soup is a great way to use up leftover corn. It's also a healthy and affordable meal.


Rita Opoku
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I've never been a big fan of corn soup, but this recipe changed my mind. The flavors are amazing and the soup is so comforting.


Muskan Awan
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This soup is so flavorful and satisfying. I love the combination of corn, ginger, and garlic.


Khloe
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I made this soup for a party and it was a big hit! Everyone loved the unique flavor and the soup was so easy to make. I will definitely be making this again.


Janette Ybarra
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This soup is a great way to use up leftover corn. It's also a healthy and affordable meal.


prabin thakuri
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I've never had Tibetan corn soup before, but this recipe was easy to follow and the soup turned out great! The flavors are amazing and the soup is so comforting.


Ms Mariya
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This soup is delicious! I love the combination of corn, ginger, and garlic. It's so flavorful and satisfying.


Lynn Mac
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I made this soup for dinner last night and it was a hit with my family! Everyone loved the unique flavor and the soup was so easy to make. I will definitely be making this again.


Wondimu Dansa
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Wow, this Tibetan corn soup is amazing! The flavors are so rich and complex, and the soup is so hearty and filling. I love the addition of the ginger and garlic, which really give the soup a nice kick. I also love the texture of the corn, which is pe