Guam Recipes Corn Soup

Ingredients

• 4 ears of fresh corn, husked and kernels removed
• 1 cup of reserved corn cobs to simmer for extra flavor
• Chicken broth 6 cups Preferably low-sodium or homemade
• Water 2 cups To simmer corn cobs for richer broth
• 1 medium white onion, finely chopped
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• 1 medium carrot, peeled and diced
• 1 small celery stalk, diced
• 1 teaspoon salt (adjust to taste)
• ½ teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
• 1 teaspoon soy sauce (for umami depth)
• ½ teaspoon dried thyme or 1 teaspoon fresh thyme
• 1 cup cooked chicken, shredded (for extra protein) Optional Add-Ins
• ½ cup cream or coconut milk (for a creamier texture) Optional Add-Ins
• 1 small hot chili pepper, finely chopped (for a spicy kick) Optional Add-Ins
• Fresh herbs like chopped cilantro or parsley for garnish