Recipes

Comfort in a Bowl: Classic Chicken Corn Soup Recipe

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:

  1. Prepare Ingredients:
    • Shred the cooked chicken.
    • In a small bowl, mix cornstarch with water to create a slurry.
  2. 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.
  3. Season the Soup:
    • Add minced ginger, soy sauce, salt, and white pepper to the pot. Stir to combine.
  4. Thicken the Soup:
    • Slowly pour the beaten eggs into the simmering soup, stirring continuously to create egg ribbons.
  5. 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.
  6. Add Green Onions:
    • Add chopped green onions to the soup. Stir and let it simmer for an additional 2-3 minutes.
  7. 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.
  8. Serve:
    • Ladle the hot chicken corn soup into bowls.
  9. Garnish:
    • Garnish with fresh cilantro if desired.
  10. 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.

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