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Chicken and Corn Soup Recipe

Chicken, sweet corn, and egg ribbons in a light, flavorful broth.
Course Soup
Cuisine Filipino
Diet Gluten Free
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings 6
Calories 184kcal
Author Nora Rey
Cost $6-$8

Equipment

  • Medium pot

Ingredients

  • 6 ounces chicken breast sliced into thin strips
  • 1 tablespoon cornstarch
  • ¼ teaspoon baking soda
  • 2 tablespoons water
  • 1 teaspoon finely minced ginger
  • 1 small onion finely chopped
  • 4 garlic cloves minced
  • 1 (14.75-ounce) can cream-style corn
  • 1 (15.25-ounce) can whole kernel corn drained
  • 6 cups chicken broth (or water with 1 tablespoon chicken base or bouillon)
  • 1 tablespoon fish sauce
  • ¼ cup cornstarch dissolved in ¼ cup water
  • 3 eggs lightly beaten
  • 1 stalk scallions chopped
  • Salt and pepper (white pepper, if you have)
  • Neutral oil

Instructions

  • Coat the chicken with cornstarch, baking soda, water, salt, and pepper. Set aside.
  • Sauté ginger, onion, and garlic in oil until softened.
  • Add cream-style corn, corn kernels, broth, and fish sauce. Bring to a boil, then lower the heat.
  • Add the chicken and simmer until cooked through.
  • Add the cornstarch slurry while stirring. Simmer until slightly thickened.
  • Slowly pour in the beaten eggs to make ribbons.
  • Stir in scallions, then taste and adjust as needed.

Notes

  • Chicken: Use chicken breast or shredded rotisserie chicken.
  • Cornstarch: Coats the chicken and thickens the soup.
  • Baking soda: Helps keep the chicken tender.
  • Pepper: White pepper if you have it; black pepper works too.
  • Corn: Use cream-style and whole kernels, or fresh corn.
  • Broth: Chicken broth or water with chicken base/bouillon will work.
 
Cooking Tips
  • Use cream-style and whole corn for better texture.
  • Slice the chicken thin so it cooks quickly.
  • Stir while adding the slurry to avoid lumps.
  • Pour the eggs slowly for better ribbons.

Nutrition

Calories: 184kcal | Carbohydrates: 9g | Protein: 9g | Fat: 12g | Saturated Fat: 2g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 3g | Monounsaturated Fat: 7g | Trans Fat: 0.05g | Cholesterol: 100mg | Sodium: 753mg | Potassium: 179mg | Fiber: 0.4g | Sugar: 1g | Vitamin A: 148IU | Vitamin C: 2mg | Calcium: 32mg | Iron: 1mg