Simple Chinese Chicken and Sweetcorn Soup
A delightful dish that warms both the body and soul, featuring tender chicken, sweet corn, and aromatic seasonings.
Servings: 4 servings
Equipment
- Large Pot
- Mixing Bowl
Ingredients
Main Ingredients
- 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.
- 2 pieces Green Onions Chopped, for garnish.
- to taste Salt
- to taste Black Pepper Freshly ground.
- 1 tablespoon Sesame Oil For flavor.
- 1 tablespoon Cornstarch Mixed with water to thicken.
- as needed cups Water To adjust consistency.
Instructions
- Dice the chicken breast into small, uniform cubes.
- In a large pot, heat a tablespoon of sesame oil over medium heat.
- Add the minced garlic and grated ginger to the pot and sauté for 1-2 minutes until fragrant.
- Add the diced chicken to the pot and cook for 5-7 minutes until lightly browned.
- Pour in the chicken broth and bring to a gentle boil.
- Reduce heat to a simmer and add the sweet corn, cooking for about 5 minutes.
- Mix the cornstarch with cold water to create a slurry, then pour into the soup while stirring.
- Simmer for an additional 3-5 minutes until thickened to desired consistency.
- Season with salt and pepper to taste, then stir in chopped green onions.
- Serve hot in bowls, garnished with extra green onions if desired.
Notes
This soup can be customized with additional vegetables or spices to suit your taste.