Chinese Crab Corn Soup
Warm, comforting, and brimming with vibrant flavors, Chinese Crab Corn Soup is a savory delight that's perfect for any season. This classic Asian-inspired recipe combines the natural sweetness of cream-style corn and tender corn kernels with the delicate flavors of crab meat, creating a silky broth enriched with chicken stock and a drizzle of sesame oil. The highlight of this dish is the beautiful ribbon-like egg swirls, achieved through a simple yet elegant cooking technique. With a quick preparation time of just 25 minutes, this soup effortlessly balances luscious textures and umami-rich seasoning, making it an ideal starter or light meal. Garnish with fresh scallions for an extra layer of flavor, and enjoy a taste of Chinese culinary tradition right at home. Keywords: Chinese Crab Corn Soup, quick soup recipe, Asian-inspired soup, crab and corn soup recipe, easy homemade soup.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 400 grams canned cream-style corn
- 200 grams sweet corn kernels
- 200 grams crab meat (fresh, canned, or imitation)
- 4 cups chicken stock
- 1 cup water
- 2 large egg
- 2 tablespoons cornstarch
- 1 tablespoon light soy sauce
- 1 teaspoon sesame oil
- 0.25 teaspoon white pepper
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 2 stalks scallions (optional, for garnish)
Instructions
In a large pot, combine the chicken stock, canned cream-style corn, sweet corn kernels, and cup of water. Bring to a gentle boil over medium heat.
Add the crab meat to the soup and stir well. Let it simmer gently for 5 minutes to infuse the flavors.
In a small bowl, mix the cornstarch with 2 tablespoons of water to create a slurry. Stir the slurry into the simmering soup to thicken it. Cook for another 2-3 minutes until the soup reaches your desired consistency.
Crack the eggs into a separate bowl and lightly beat them with a fork. Slowly pour the beaten eggs into the soup in a thin stream, gently stirring the soup in a circular motion to create silky egg ribbons.
Season the soup with light soy sauce, sesame oil, white pepper, and salt. Taste and adjust seasoning as needed.
Turn off the heat and ladle the soup into bowls. Garnish with chopped scallions, if using, and serve immediately.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1218 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 48.3 g | 62% | |
| Saturated Fat | 6.9 g | 34% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 9.7 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 524 mg | 175% | |
| Sodium | 5117 mg | 222% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 127.2 g | 46% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 11.3 g | 40% | |
| Total Sugars | 39.5 g | ||
| Protein | 79.3 g | 159% | |
| Vitamin D | 2.7 mcg | 13% | |
| Calcium | 183 mg | 14% | |
| Iron | 10.6 mg | 59% | |
| Potassium | 1310 mg | 28% | |
*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.
