Description
Chinese Chicken and Corn Soup is the ultimate comfort dish, perfect for chilly evenings or busy weeknights. This quick and easy recipe features tender chicken, sweet corn, and aromatic spices simmered in a flavorful broth. With its silky texture and delightful taste, this soup will warm your soul and satisfy your cravings, making it a family favorite.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (about 1 lb)
- 3 cloves fresh garlic, minced
- 1 cup corn kernels (fresh or frozen)
- 4 cups low-sodium chicken broth
- 1-inch piece fresh ginger, grated
- 2 green onions, chopped (for garnish)
- 2 tbsp cornstarch mixed with 2 tbsp water (for thickening)
Instructions
- Dice the chicken breasts into bite-sized pieces.
- In a large pot over medium heat, add a drizzle of oil and sauté minced garlic and grated ginger for about 2 minutes until fragrant.
- Add diced chicken to the pot; cook for about 5 minutes until browned.
- Pour in chicken broth and corn kernels; bring to a gentle simmer while stirring occasionally.
- For a thicker soup, whisk together cornstarch with water and stir into the pot; cook for an additional 5 minutes.
- Serve hot, garnished with chopped green onions.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Simmering
- Cuisine: Chinese
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 6g
- Saturated Fat: 1.5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 80mg