Comforting Chinese Chicken and Corn Soup
This delightful Comforting Chinese Chicken and Corn Soup is a warm, soothing bowl of goodness, bursting with flavor and perfect for chilly evenings.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: Serves approximately 4 people 1x
- Category: Soup
- Method: Cooking
- Cuisine: Chinese
Ingredients
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- 2 cups boneless, skinless chicken breasts, diced
- 1 cup fresh or frozen sweet corn kernels
- 4 cups chicken broth
- 1 thumb-sized piece of fresh ginger, sliced thinly
- 1/2 cup green onions, chopped for garnish
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- 1. Prepare Your Ingredients: Wash and chop all ingredients—dice chicken, slice ginger, and chop green onions.
- 2. Sauté the Chicken: In a large pot over medium heat, add a splash of oil. Cook diced chicken until golden brown (about 5 minutes).
- 3. Add Ginger & Broth: Stir in sliced ginger for about a minute until fragrant. Pour in chicken broth while scraping up any bits from the bottom of the pot.
- 4. Stir in Corn: Bring the broth to a gentle simmer. Add sweet corn kernels and let the soup bubble together for about 10 minutes.
- 5. Season & Garnish: Adjust seasoning with salt and pepper to taste. Serve in bowls topped with chopped green onions.
- 6. Serve & Enjoy: Transfer to bowls and savor your comforting soup!
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl (approx. 300g)
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 5g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 20g
- Cholesterol: 60mg