Yin-Yang Soup is such a delightful creation that brings together two beautiful purees in perfect balance—just like that ancient symbol itself! The contrast of colors swirling together on the plate makes it feel like you’re serving art with a spoon, dear.
What makes this soup truly special is how the sweet corn and vibrant spinach purees create such a striking visual while tasting absolutely delicious together. The technique of swirling them just right takes a little practice, but oh, it’s worth every moment to see that perfect yin-yang pattern appear!
I love serving this soup when I want to impress my family and friends—it always gets gasps of delight when it arrives at the table. It’s become one of those dishes that makes everyone feel like they’re eating something truly magical, even though it comes straight from Gran’s kitchen.
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Yin-Yang Soup
Ingredients
- 2 cup Corn
- 3 cup Water
- 0.5 teaspoon Salt
- 0.5 cup Spinach
- 0.5 cup Cornstarch
- 1 teaspoon Olive Oil
Instructions
- Try your hand at swirling two colorful purees into this universal symbol!
- Place corn in a blender with 1 cup water and 1/4 teaspoon salt.
- Blend until smooth, remove mixture to a bowl and set aside.
- Place spinach in a blender with 1 cup water and remaining 1/4 teaspoon salt.
- Blend until smooth, remove mixture to a second bowl and set aside.
- In a separate bowl, mix cornstarch with 1 cup water until blended.
- Heat 1/2 teaspoon oil in a saucepan over medium heat.
- Add corn puress.
- Add half of cornstarch mixture, stirring until smooth.
- Then empty contents into a large 2-quart serving bowl.
- Clean pan and heat remaining 1/2 teaspoon oil over medium heat.
- Add spinach puree and stir.
- Mix in remaining half of cornstarch mixture.
- Pour spinach mixture into corn mixture and swirl to create desired design.
- (Each vegetable puree will hold its shape).
- Serve warm.
