Silky Chinese Chicken & Corn Soup Recipe: On the Table in Less Than 20 Soups Lunch Chicken Recipes Dinner

Chinese chicken and corn soup is silky, creamy and loaded with Asian flavors. This soup is creamy, but it contains no cream, which is perfect for those who have a dairy allergy or sensitivity. Best of all? This savory soup recipe is on the table in about 20 minutes!

Serve this easy corn and chicken soup as a main dish for dinner or lunch. This soup freezes well, so double the recipe and pop some in the freezer for later.

Cuisine: Chinese
Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 10 minutes
Total Time: 20 minutes
Servings: 2

Ingredients

• 2 cups chicken broth  
• 1 can (15 ounces) creamed corn
• 1 teaspoon soy sauce
• 1 tablespoon Chinese cooking wine or cooking sherry 
• 1 teaspoon grated or minced fresh ginger
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• 1 teaspoon cornstarch
• 1 teaspoon water
• 1 egg
• 1 cup shredded cooked chicken
• chopped green onions, for serving
• sesame oil, for serving (optional)

Here's how to make it: 

1. Put the broth, creamed corn, soy sauce, cooking wine, ginger and garlic into a saucepot. Stir together the cornstarch and water in a small bowl and add to the mixture. Bring to a boil, reduce heat and cook, stirring often, about 5 minutes. Season with salt and pepper.
2. Turn the heat off and whisk in the egg. 
3. Add the chicken and heat through. Ladle into bowls and garnish with chopped green onion. Drizzle with a little sesame oil, if desired. 

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