Description
A classic Chinese-style chicken corn soup that is silky, hearty, and packed with sweet corn and tender chicken. This comforting soup is easy to make and perfect for any occasion.
Ingredients
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- 4 cups chicken broth
- 1/2 cup creamed corn
- 1/2 cup corn kernels
- 1 tablespoon soy sauce
- 1 tablespoon Chinese cooking wine (optional)
- 1 teaspoon grated ginger
- 1 clove garlic, minced
- 1 tablespoon cornstarch mixed with 2 tablespoons water
- 2 eggs, beaten
- 1 cup cooked chicken breast, diced
- Salt to taste
- White pepper to taste
- 2 scallions, sliced
Instructions
- In a saucepan, combine chicken broth, creamed corn, corn kernels, soy sauce, Chinese cooking wine (if using), grated ginger, minced garlic, and the cornstarch slurry.
- Bring the mixture to a boil over high heat, then reduce to medium and cook for about 5 minutes, stirring occasionally until slightly thickened.
- Adjust seasoning with salt and white pepper.
- Slowly whisk in the beaten eggs to create silky ribbons throughout the soup.
- Add the diced cooked chicken and heat through.
- Garnish with sliced scallions and serve hot.
Notes
- For a richer flavor, use homemade chicken broth and add a splash of Chinese cooking wine.
- Whisk the eggs slowly into the hot soup to create delicate egg ribbons.
- Adjust thickness by varying the amount of cornstarch slurry.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Soup
- Method: Soup
- Cuisine: Chinese
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 360 kcal
- Sugar: 15 g
- Sodium: 744 mg
- Fat: 12 g
- Saturated Fat: 1 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 37 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 32 g
- Cholesterol: 136 mg