Chicken Corn Soup
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5
Chicken Corn Soup
Description
This Chicken Corn Soup starts by sautéing garlic and ginger paste in neutral oil, then browning the chicken pieces seasoned with salt, black pepper, and soy sauce. Water is added and simmered for 45 minutes until the chicken is fully cooked, imparting rich flavor into the broth.
The chicken is then removed, shredded, and returned to the pot along with sweetcorn and carrots, which cook until tender. Cornflour dissolved in water is stirred in to thicken the soup slightly, creating a smooth consistency with subtle sweetness from the corn.
The soup delivers balanced seasoning and a mild peppery note from the black pepper. It can be served immediately as a warm starter or light meal, with a comforting texture and easily sourced ingredients.
Although nutritional information is mentioned in the original notes, it is provided only as a courtesy and not guaranteed. This straightforward soup focuses on mellow flavors enhanced by soy sauce's umami and the natural sweetness of corn and carrots.
Ingredients
- 50 ml neutral cooking oil generic cooking oil
- 750 g chicken
- 1 tsp garlic paste
- 1 tsp ginger paste
- 1 tsp salt
- 2 tsp black pepper
- 100 g sweetcorn
- 1 carrot
- 2 soy sauce
- 2 tbsp cornflour
- 1.5 litre water
Instructions
- Heat the oil in a pan on medium heat until hot
- Add the ginger and garlic paste then sauté for 1-2 minutes
- Add the chicken pieces and cook for 4-5 minutes
- Add the salt, pepper, and soy sauce then cook for a further 2-3 minutes
- Add the water and cook for 45 minutes until the chicken is cooked through
- Remove the chicken and shred then add back into the pan along with the sweetcorn and carrots
- Cook for 10 minutes until the vegetables have cooked through
- Add 3 tablespoons of water to the cornflour and stir until completely dissolved
- Add the cornflour mixture into the soup and cook for 3-4 minutes on medium heat
- Serve immediately and enjoy!
Notes
- Simmer the chicken for 45 minutes to fully develop a rich broth flavor before adding vegetables.
- Thicken the soup by mixing cornflour in water and stirring it in during the final cooking stage.
- Serve the soup immediately for best texture and flavor.
- The nutritional information provided is approximate and should not be relied upon as exact.
Nutrition Information
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Serving: 6Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 233 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 233kcal | 12% |
| Carbohydrates | 8g | 3% |
| Protein | 12g | 24% |
| Fat | 17g | 26% |
| Saturated Fat | 3g | 15% |
| Trans Fat | 0.1g | 5% |
| Cholesterol | 45mg | 15% |
| Sodium | 469mg | 20% |
| Potassium | 195mg | 4% |
| Fiber | 1g | 4% |
| Sugar | 1g | 2% |
| Vitamin A | 1830IU | 37% |
| Vitamin C | 3mg | 3% |
| Vitamin D | 0.1µg | 1% |
| Calcium | 23mg | 2% |
| Iron | 1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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