Chinese Chicken and Corn Soup Egg Drop
Savor the comforting flavors of **Chinese Chicken and Corn Soup Egg Drop**, a classic Asian-inspired dish that combines hearty ingredients with delicate textures. This easy-to-make recipe features tender diced chicken, sweet corn kernels, and creamy creamed corn, all simmered in a flavorful chicken broth infused with ginger, soy sauce, and a hint of sesame oil. The highlight of this recipe is the iconic egg drop technique, creating silky ribbons of whisked egg that float through the thickened soup, offering a visually stunning and texturally satisfying experience. Ready in just 35 minutes, this wholesome soup is perfect as a light meal or an appetizer for a Chinese-inspired feast. Garnished with fresh scallions, it’s a delicious, warming treat for any day of the week.
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Ingredients
- 200 grams Chicken breast
- 1 cup Sweet corn kernels
- 1 cup Creamed corn
- 4 cups Chicken broth
- 1 cup Water
- 2 tablespoons Cornstarch
- 2 teaspoons Soy sauce
- 1 teaspoon Ginger
- 1 teaspoon Salt
- 0.5 teaspoon White pepper
- 2 Eggs
- 1 teaspoon Sesame oil
- 2 stalks Scallions
Directions
Step 1
Dice the chicken breast into small, bite-sized pieces.
Step 2
Finely chop the scallions and grate the ginger.
Step 3
In a large pot, combine the chicken broth, water, soy sauce, ginger, and salt over medium heat.
Step 4
Add the diced chicken to the pot and simmer for 6-7 minutes until fully cooked.
Step 5
Stir in the sweet corn kernels and creamed corn. Let the soup simmer for another 5 minutes.
Step 6
In a small bowl, mix the cornstarch with 3 tablespoons of water to form a slurry. Gradually stir the slurry into the soup to thicken it.
Step 7
In a separate bowl, whisk the eggs well. Slowly drizzle the eggs into the simmering soup in a thin, steady stream while stirring gently to create egg ribbons.
Step 8
Season the soup with white pepper and sesame oil, adjusting to taste.
Step 9
Serve hot, garnished with chopped scallions.
Nutrition Facts
| Serving size | (2020.4g) |
|---|
| Amount per serving | % Daily Value* |
|---|---|
| Calories | 1011.0 |
| Total Fat 35.4g | 0% |
| Saturated Fat 7.2g | 0% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat 6.8g | |
| Cholesterol 544mg | 0% |
| Sodium 6405.0mg | 0% |
| Total Carbohydrate 87.7g | 0% |
| Dietary Fiber 10.5g | 0% |
| Total Sugars 27.3g | |
| Protein 91.7g | 0% |
| Vitamin D 82IU | 0% |
| Calcium 205.5mg | 0% |
| Iron 7.7mg | 0% |
| Potassium 2206.2mg | 0% |
Source of Calories