Description
Chicken and Sweetcorn Soup is the ultimate comfort food that envelops you in warmth with every spoonful. Bursting with tender chicken, sweetcorn, and aromatic ingredients, this soup is perfect for chilly evenings or cozy nights at home. Its delightful blend of flavors makes it a family favorite that’s easy to prepare and customize, ensuring everyone leaves the table satisfied. Enjoy a nutritious bowl of goodness that warms both the heart and belly!
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (about 500g)
- 2 cups sweetcorn (canned or frozen)
- 1 medium onion, chopped
- 3 cloves fresh garlic, minced
- 4 cups low-sodium chicken broth
- 2 green onions, chopped for garnish
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- In a large pot over medium heat, add olive oil. Sauté the chopped onion and minced garlic until translucent (about 3 minutes).
- Add the chicken breasts, seasoning generously with salt and pepper. Cook for about 5 minutes on each side until golden brown.
- Pour in the chicken broth and bring to a gentle boil while scraping any bits from the bottom for flavor.
- Stir in sweetcorn and let simmer for approximately 10 minutes.
- Remove the chicken, shred it into bite-sized pieces using two forks, then return it to the pot.
- Taste and adjust seasonings if necessary. Serve hot with green onions on top.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Soup
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: Comfort Food
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 690mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 1.5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 36g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 28g
- Cholesterol: 70mg