Chicken And Sweet Corn Soup Chinese
Friday, April 28, 2023
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Delicious Chicken And Sweet Corn Soup Chinese
Chinese soups are known to be nourishing, comforting and delicious. Chicken and sweet corn soup is a classic Chinese soup made with chicken, sweet corn and a variety of Chinese herbs and spices. It is a light and flavourful soup that is perfect for lunch or dinner. It is also a great way to get your daily dose of essential vitamins and minerals.
Ingredients
For this delicious Chinese soup, you will need the following ingredients:
- 1 lb. boneless, skinless chicken breasts, cut into small cubes
- 2 cups of frozen sweet corn
- 4 cups of chicken stock
- 1 tablespoon of sesame oil
- 1 tablespoon of soy sauce
- 1 teaspoon of fresh grated ginger
- 2 cloves of garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon of white pepper
- 2 tablespoons of cornstarch
- 2 tablespoons of cold water
- 2 tablespoons of chopped green onions
- Salt, to taste
Instructions
To make this delicious Chinese soup, follow these simple steps:
1. Heat the sesame oil in a large pot over medium-high heat. Add the chicken cubes and cook, stirring occasionally, until lightly browned.
2. Add the garlic, ginger and white pepper and cook for another minute.
3. Add the chicken stock and bring to a boil. Reduce the heat to low and simmer for 15 minutes.
4. Add the sweet corn and cook for another 5 minutes.
5. In a small bowl, combine the cornstarch and cold water to make a slurry. Slowly add the slurry to the soup, stirring constantly. Simmer for another 5 minutes, or until the soup has thickened.
6. Add the soy sauce and salt, to taste. Simmer for another minute.
7. Ladle the soup into bowls and garnish with the chopped green onions. Serve hot.
Nutrition
This delicious Chinese soup is a great source of essential vitamins and minerals. A single serving of this soup contains:
- Calories: 173 kcal
- Fat: 5 g
- Carbohydrates: 14 g
- Protein: 17 g
- Dietary fiber: 2 g
- Sodium: 566 mg
- Potassium: 519 mg
- Vitamin A: 5%
- Vitamin C: 10%
- Calcium: 3%
- Iron: 5%
Tips For The Best Results
For the best results, use good quality chicken stock and fresh ginger. You can also add other vegetables like carrots, celery or mushrooms to the soup for extra flavour and nutrition. If you like a thicker soup, you can add a bit more cornstarch to the soup.
This delicious Chinese soup is easy to make and ready in just 30 minutes. It is a perfect light meal for lunch or dinner. Serve it with some steamed rice or noodles for a complete meal. Enjoy!