Creamy Kenyan Githeri Soup with Coconut and Corn

Name: Creamy Kenyan Githeri Soup with Coconut and Corn
Prep time: 1 h
Cook time: 1 h
Total time: 1 h
Yield: 6
Cuisine: Soup
Ingredients: 1 cup dry kidney beans; 1 cup dry white corn; 4 cups vegetable broth; 1 cup coconut milk; 2 tablespoons olive oil; 1 large onion; 3 cloves garlic; 1 teaspoon ginger; 1 teaspoon ground coriander; 2 tomatoes; 1 teaspoon turmeric powder; 1 tablespoon fresh lime juice; Salt and pepper

A comforting blend of Kenyan tradition with a tropical twist

This rich and creamy githeri soup combines classic Kenyan flavors with the smoothness of coconut, making it a perfect comfort dish for any meal time.

1 h 30 min
6
Intermediate

Ingredients

For the Soup Base

1 cup dry kidney beans

soaked overnight

1 cup dry white corn

soaked overnight

4 cups vegetable broth

1 cup coconut milk

For the Aromatic Blend

2 tablespoons olive oil

1 large onion

finely chopped

3 cloves garlic

minced

1 teaspoon ginger

grated

1 teaspoon ground coriander

For the Flavor Boost

2 tomatoes

diced

1 teaspoon turmeric powder

1 tablespoon fresh lime juice

Salt and pepper

to taste

Preparation

Preparing the Base Ingredients

Drain and rinse soaked beans and corn

Drain and rinse the soaked kidney beans and corn.

Combine with broth

In a large pot, combine the beans, corn, and vegetable broth.

Simmer until tender

Bring to a boil, then reduce to a simmer for 45 minutes, or until tender.

Sautéing the Aromatics

Heat oil

Heat olive oil in a pan over medium heat.

Sauté onions

Add onions, sautéing until translucent.

Add aromatics

Stir in garlic, ginger, and ground coriander, cooking until fragrant.

⚠ Important: Avoid browning the garlic as it can turn bitter. 💡 Pro Tip: Add a splash of water if the aromatics begin to stick to the pan.

Cooking Process

Simmer the Soup

Once the beans and corn are tender, add the coconut milk and bring to a gentle simmer.

Incorporate the Flavors

Stir in the sautéed aromatics, tomatoes, turmeric, lime juice, salt, and pepper.

Finish the Soup

Allow the soup to simmer for another 20 minutes to fully infuse the flavors.

Plating & Serving