Chinese Chicken and Corn Soup
Warm, comforting, and bursting with flavor, this Chinese Chicken and Corn Soup is a classic dish that’s both easy to prepare and deeply satisfying. Featuring tender bites of chicken, sweet bursts of corn, and fragrant ginger in a velvety broth, this soup boasts a perfect balance of savory and subtly sweet notes. Silky egg ribbons add a luxurious texture, while a dash of sesame oil and green onion garnish bring an extra layer of aromatic flair. Ready in just 30 minutes, this hearty soup makes the perfect appetizer or light meal. Whether you’re craving a taste of authentic Chinese cuisine or need a cozy, protein-packed dish for a chilly evening, this recipe is a must-try for any home cook.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 200 grams chicken breast
- 4 cups chicken stock
- 1 can cream-style corn
- 1 cup corn kernels
- 1 tablespoon soy sauce
- 1 teaspoon ginger
- 2 tablespoons cornstarch
- 3 tablespoons water
- 2 eggs
- 1 teaspoon sesame oil
- 2 stalks green onions
- 0.5 teaspoon salt
- 0.25 teaspoon white pepper
Instructions
Dice the chicken breast into small bite-sized pieces.
Chop the green onions finely and set aside for garnish.
In a small bowl, mix the cornstarch and water together to form a slurry and set it aside.
In a large pot, bring the chicken stock to a simmer over medium heat.
Add the diced chicken, cream-style corn, corn kernels, soy sauce, and ginger to the pot.
Simmer for 8-10 minutes, or until the chicken is fully cooked.
Stir in the cornstarch slurry and continue to cook for another 2-3 minutes, stirring frequently, until the soup thickens slightly.
In a separate bowl, beat the eggs until smooth and pour them gradually into the soup in a thin stream while stirring gently to create silky egg ribbons.
Turn off the heat and stir in the sesame oil, salt, and white pepper. Adjust seasoning to taste.
Ladle the soup into bowls, garnish with chopped green onions, and serve warm.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1442 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 48.8 g | 63% | |
| Saturated Fat | 7.5 g | 38% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 7.7 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 629 mg | 210% | |
| Sodium | 3012 mg | 131% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 130.9 g | 48% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 9.6 g | 34% | |
| Total Sugars | 29.2 g | ||
| Protein | 135.5 g | 271% | |
| Vitamin D | 2.1 mcg | 10% | |
| Calcium | 214 mg | 16% | |
| Iron | 11.8 mg | 66% | |
| Potassium | 1876 mg | 40% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
