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Chinese Corn Soup with Chicken

A classic Chinese-style chicken corn soup that is silky, hearty, and packed with sweet corn and tender chicken, made from scratch and ready in about 15 minutes.

  • Total Time: 20 minutes
  • Yield: 4 1x

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

  1. 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.
  2. Bring the mixture to a boil over high heat, then reduce to medium and cook for about 5 minutes, stirring occasionally until slightly thickened.
  3. Adjust seasoning with salt and white pepper.
  4. Slowly whisk in the beaten eggs to create silky ribbons throughout the soup.
  5. Add the diced cooked chicken and heat through.
  6. 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.

  • Author: Sophie Lane
  • Prep Time: 10 minutes
  • Cook Time: 10 minutes
  • Method: Soup
  • Cuisine: Chinese

Nutrition

  • Calories: 360
  • Sugar: 15
  • Sodium: 744
  • Fat: 12
  • Saturated Fat: 1
  • Unsaturated Fat: 8
  • Trans Fat: 0
  • Carbohydrates: 37
  • Fiber: 2
  • Protein: 32
  • Cholesterol: 136