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Chinese Corn Soup with Chicken

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A classic Chinese-style chicken corn soup that is silky, hearty, and packed with sweet corn and tender chicken, perfect for a comforting meal.

Ingredients

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  • 4 cups chicken broth
  • 1 cup creamed corn
  • 1 tablespoon soy sauce
  • 1 tablespoon Chinese cooking wine (Shaoxing wine), optional
  • 1 teaspoon grated ginger
  • 1 clove garlic, minced
  • 2 tablespoons cornstarch mixed with 3 tablespoons water
  • 1 large egg, beaten
  • 1 cup cooked chicken breast, diced
  • Salt to taste
  • White pepper to taste
  • 2 scallions, chopped for garnish

Instructions

  1. In a saucepan, combine chicken broth, creamed corn, soy sauce, Chinese cooking wine (if using), grated ginger, and minced garlic. Bring to a boil over high heat.
  2. Reduce heat to medium and stir occasionally. Cook for about 5 minutes until slightly thickened.
  3. Gradually whisk in the cornstarch slurry, stirring constantly until the soup thickens to your desired consistency.
  4. Slowly pour in the beaten egg while stirring gently to create silky egg ribbons throughout the soup.
  5. Add the diced cooked chicken, season with salt and white pepper, and heat through.
  6. Serve hot, garnished with chopped scallions.

Notes

For a richer flavor, use homemade chicken broth and add a splash of Shaoxing wine. Adjust the thickness by varying the amount of cornstarch slurry. Stir the egg slowly for larger ribbons or faster for finer egg flowers.

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