Description
Warm up with a comforting bowl of Chinese Chicken and Corn Soup. This quick and easy recipe combines tender chicken, sweet corn, and aromatic ginger for a delightful dish. Perfect for busy weeknights or chilly evenings, this soup is adaptable to your pantry staples and sure to impress family and friends alike. Serve it hot and enjoy the nourishing flavors that make this soup a household favorite.
Ingredients
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- 2 cups boneless, skinless chicken breasts (diced)
- 1 cup fresh or frozen sweet corn kernels
- 4 cups low-sodium chicken broth
- 1-inch piece of fresh ginger (peeled and minced)
- 3 green onions (thinly sliced)
- 2 tablespoons low-sodium soy sauce
- 1 tablespoon sesame oil
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- In a large pot, heat sesame oil over medium heat. Add minced ginger and sauté until fragrant (about 1 minute).
- Add diced chicken to the pot with a pinch of salt and pepper; cook until no longer pink (approximately 5 minutes).
- Pour in the chicken broth and stir in the corn kernels. Bring the mixture to a simmer for about 10 minutes.
- Stir in soy sauce and sliced green onions; let it simmer for an additional 2 minutes.
- Taste and adjust seasoning if needed before serving.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Soup
- Method: Simmering
- Cuisine: Chinese
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 220
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 16g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 24g
- Cholesterol: 70mg