Description
Comforting chicken and sweet corn soup brings warmth to your table with its creamy blend of tender chicken and sweet kernels. Rich Chinese-inspired flavors mingle perfectly, creating a soothing bowl that connects you to culinary tradition.
Ingredients
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Main Protein:
- 1 cup cooked chicken, shredded
- 2 cups chicken broth
Corn and Vegetables:
- 1 cup sweet corn (fresh, canned, or frozen)
- 2 green onions, chopped (for garnish)
Seasonings and Thickeners:
- 1 tablespoon cornstarch
- 2 tablespoons water (for cornstarch slurry)
- 1 teaspoon soy sauce
- 1 teaspoon sesame oil
- 1/2 teaspoon white pepper
- 1/2 teaspoon salt (adjust to taste)
- 1 egg, beaten
Instructions
- Bring chicken broth to a rolling boil in a medium-sized pot over high heat.
- Reduce heat to medium and introduce shredded chicken and sweet corn, allowing the mixture to gently simmer for 5 minutes.
- Prepare a smooth cornstarch slurry by whisking water and cornstarch in a separate small bowl until completely combined.
- Pour the cornstarch mixture into the simmering soup, stirring continuously to ensure even thickening and prevent clumping.
- Create delicate egg ribbons by slowly streaming the beaten egg into the soup while simultaneously stirring in a circular motion.
- Enhance the flavor profile by seasoning with soy sauce, sesame oil, white pepper, and salt, mixing thoroughly to distribute the seasonings evenly.
- Remove the soup from heat and sprinkle freshly chopped green onions on top for a vibrant garnish.
- Serve immediately while piping hot, ensuring the soup maintains its silky texture and rich flavor.
Notes
- Swap chicken broth with vegetable broth for a vegetarian version, ensuring the same rich flavor profile.
- Use gluten-free soy sauce or tamari to make the soup celiac-friendly without compromising taste.
- Beat eggs thoroughly before drizzling to create more uniform, delicate egg ribbons throughout the soup.
- Control soup thickness by adjusting cornstarch slurry amount – less for a lighter consistency, more for a heartier texture.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Lunch, Dinner, Appetizer
- Method: Simmering
- Cuisine: Chinese
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 110 kcal
- Sugar: 3 g
- Sodium: 700 mg
- Fat: 4 g
- Saturated Fat: 1 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 9 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 11 g
- Cholesterol: 55 mg