Ingredients

  • 12 teaspoon safflower oil or 12 teaspoon sunflower oil
  • 2 scallions, thinly sliced
  • 1 clove garlic, crushed
  • 2 12 cups chicken stock
  • 1 (15 ounce) can creamed corn
  • 1 14 cups cooked peeled shrimp
  • 1 teaspoon green chili paste or 1 teaspoon chili sauce (optional)
  • salt & fresh ground pepper
  • cilantro leaf, to garnish

Method

  • Heat the oil in a large saucepan and saute the scallions and garlic over medium heat until softened.
  • Stir in the chicken stock, creamed corn, shrimp, and chile paste or sauce, if using.
  • Bring the soup to a boil, stirring occasionally.
  • Season with salt and ground black pepper to taste, then serve with cilantro leaves to garnish.