Here’s a classic recipe for Chicken Corn Soup:
Chicken Corn Soup:
Ingredients:
- 1 cup shredded cooked chicken
- 1/2 cup sweet corn kernels (fresh or canned)
- 4 cups chicken broth
- 2 eggs, beaten
- 2 tablespoons cornstarch
- 2 tablespoons water
- 1 teaspoon ginger, finely minced
- 2 green onions, finely chopped
- 1 tablespoon soy sauce
- Salt and white pepper to taste
- Sesame oil for flavor (optional)
- Fresh cilantro for garnish (optional)
Instructions:
- Prepare Ingredients:
- Shred the cooked chicken.
- In a small bowl, mix cornstarch with water to create a slurry.
- Cook Chicken and Corn:
- In a large pot, bring chicken broth to a simmer.
- Add shredded chicken and sweet corn to the pot. Let it cook for a few minutes until the chicken is heated through.
- Season the Soup:
- Add minced ginger, soy sauce, salt, and white pepper to the pot. Stir to combine.
- Thicken the Soup:
- Slowly pour the beaten eggs into the simmering soup, stirring continuously to create egg ribbons.
- Create Cornstarch Slurry:
- Stir the cornstarch slurry again to make sure it’s well mixed, and then pour it into the soup. Stir continuously until the soup thickens slightly.
- Add Green Onions:
- Add chopped green onions to the soup. Stir and let it simmer for an additional 2-3 minutes.
- Adjust Seasoning:
- Taste the soup and adjust the seasoning by adding more salt or white pepper if needed. You can also add a few drops of sesame oil for extra flavor.
- Serve:
- Ladle the hot chicken corn soup into bowls.
- Garnish:
- Garnish with fresh cilantro if desired.
- Enjoy:
- Serve hot and enjoy your homemade chicken corn soup!
This comforting soup is perfect for any time of the year and is sure to be a hit at the table.