Description
Simple Chinese Chicken and Sweetcorn Soup is a comforting and flavorful dish featuring tender chicken breast, sweet corn, and aromatic ginger and garlic. This light soup is thickened with cornstarch for a smooth texture and garnished with fresh green onions, making it perfect for a cozy meal.
Ingredients
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Chicken and Soup Base
- 400 grams Chicken Breast (Boneless, skinless, diced into small cubes)
- 1 cup Sweet Corn (Fresh or frozen)
- 4 cups Chicken Broth (Low-sodium optional)
- 2 cloves Garlic (Minced)
- 1 tablespoon Ginger (Freshly grated)
- 1 tablespoon Sesame Oil (For flavor)
- 1 tablespoon Cornstarch (Mixed with water to thicken)
- as needed cups Water (To adjust consistency)
Seasoning and Garnish
- 2 pieces Green Onions (Chopped, for garnish)
- to taste Salt
- to taste Black Pepper (Freshly ground)
Instructions
- Prepare the Chicken: Dice the chicken breast into small, uniform cubes to ensure even cooking and tender texture throughout the soup.
- Heat Oil: In a large pot, heat a tablespoon of sesame oil over medium heat to infuse the soup base with a nutty flavor.
- Sauté Aromatics: Add the minced garlic and grated ginger to the hot oil and sauté for 1-2 minutes until fragrant, releasing their natural aromas and flavors.
- Cook Chicken: Add the diced chicken to the pot and cook for 5-7 minutes until lightly browned, sealing in juices and enhancing the taste.
- Add Broth: Pour in the chicken broth and bring the mixture to a gentle boil to start the soup base and cook the chicken thoroughly.
- Simmer with Corn: Reduce heat to a simmer and add the sweet corn, cooking for about 5 minutes to allow the flavors to meld and corn to soften.
- Thicken the Soup: Mix the cornstarch with cold water to create a slurry, then slowly pour it into the soup while stirring continuously to avoid lumps.
- Simmer to Desired Consistency: Let the soup simmer for an additional 3-5 minutes until thickened to your preferred consistency.
- Season Soup: Season with salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste, adjusting the flavor to your liking.
- Add Garnish and Serve: Stir in the chopped green onions and serve the soup hot in bowls, garnished with extra green onions if desired for freshness and crunch.
Notes
- Use low-sodium chicken broth if you prefer a lighter salt content.
- Fresh corn can add a sweeter flavor but frozen corn is convenient and works well.
- Adjust the thickness by adding more or less cornstarch slurry depending on your preference.
- This soup can be doubled easily for larger servings.
- For a spicier version, add a dash of white pepper or chili flakes.
