Ingredient Name:  Cream of corn, cream-styled corn

Did you think that we didn’t take the easy way out of making soups?  Well think again!  I love this ingredient as much as my children and when child rearing gets tough, so do my options.  Keeping this goodie around your house is definitely a good idea for rainy days or days you just don’t have the time to make good old Chinese “old fire” soup.

What is this?

• Canned corn (simple as that) – cream styled
• Processed corn

How do I prepare it?

• Open can and pour directly in soup bowl

Where can I buy this?

Most supermarkets will carry this item

What is the cost

• $1-2 CAD per can

Any benefits?

• Pre-canned corn makes for an easy task in making soup
• Creamed corn is extremely tasty

Any precautions?

• Canned food is processed food that can often contain high amounts of sodium and preservatives, so use in moderation