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Chicken Corn Soup (30-Min Recipe!)
This comforting chicken corn soup recipe is a Chinese egg drop with small juicy pieces of chicken and sweet corn. Make it in under 30 mins!
Prep Time
5 mins
Cook Time
5 mins
Total Time
25 mins
Servings: 4
Calories: 182 kcal
Course:
Soup
Cuisine:
Chinese
Ingredients
- 4 ounces boneless skinless chicken breast (or thighs; cut into very small cubes/finely chopped)
- 1 tablespoon water
- 1 teaspoon cornstarch
- 1 teaspoon oyster sauce
- 1½ cups sweet corn kernels (fresh or frozen)
- 5 cups chicken stock
- ½ teaspoon turmeric powder
- ½ teaspoon sesame oil
- ½ teaspoon salt (or to taste)
- 1 pinch white pepper
- 2 egg whites (lightly beaten; you can also include the yolks)
- 1 scallion (chopped)
- 1 tablespoon cilantro (chopped, optional)
- freshly ground black pepper (optional)
To thicken the soup:
- 1/4 cup cornstarch
- 1/2 cup chicken stock
Instructions
- Marinate the chicken with the water, 1 teaspoon cornstarch, and the oyster sauce. Mix until the liquid is absorbed into the chicken. Set aside.
- Finely mince ½ cup of the corn kernels and set aside. Add the chicken stock, minced and whole corn kernels, and turmeric powder to a pot and bring to a low boil. Reduce the heat, cover, and simmer for 10 minutes.
- Next, add the sesame oil, salt, and white pepper. Turn up the heat slightly. Add the chicken to the soup, and use a spoon to break up any clumps of chicken while stirring for 1 minute.
- Make the thickening agent for the soup by combining the cornstarch and chicken stock into slurry. Use a spoon or a whisk to stir the soup while slowly pouring in the cornstarch slurry. The soup will begin to thicken further as the cornstarch cooks. Keep stirring for another 30 seconds. If the soup is too thick, add more stock, and if it’s too thin, add more cornstarch slurry until the soup is at your preferred consistency.
- Next, use a large spoon or ladle to gently stir the soup in one direction, while slowly pouring the beaten egg whites into the soup. Stirring slowly in a large slow circular motion will yield large “ribbons” of egg and stirring faster will result in a finer “egg flower.” Use your own discretion on how you personally like the texture of the egg!
- Stir in half of the scallions, and use the rest as a garnish for serving. If you’re looking for a bit more flavor, you can also sprinkle some chopped cilantro and fresh ground black pepper over each bowl.
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Nutrition Information
Calories
182kcal
(9%)
Carbohydrates
24g
(8%)
Protein
16g
(32%)
Fat
4g
(6%)
Saturated Fat
1g
(5%)
Cholesterol
18mg
(6%)
Sodium
480mg
(20%)
Potassium
509mg
(15%)
Fiber
2g
(8%)
Sugar
3g
(6%)
Vitamin A
180IU
(4%)
Vitamin C
4mg
(4%)
Calcium
12mg
(1%)
Iron
1.1mg
(6%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 4Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 182
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 182kcal | 9% |
| Carbohydrates | 24g | 8% |
| Protein | 16g | 32% |
| Fat | 4g | 6% |
| Saturated Fat | 1g | 5% |
| Cholesterol | 18mg | 6% |
| Sodium | 480mg | 20% |
| Potassium | 509mg | 11% |
| Fiber | 2g | 8% |
| Sugar | 3g | 6% |
| Vitamin A | 180IU | 4% |
| Vitamin C | 4mg | 4% |
| Calcium | 12mg | 1% |
| Iron | 1.1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.