Corn Tofu Soup Chinese Style

Warm, comforting, and packed with delicate flavors, this Corn Tofu Soup Chinese Style is a versatile meal that’s as nourishing as it is delicious. Featuring sweet corn kernels, silky tofu cubes, and a fragrant ginger-garlic base, this soup offers a perfect balance of textures and umami-rich flavors enhanced by light soy sauce and sesame oil. Thickened to perfection with a cornstarch slurry and optionally swirled with egg ribbons, it’s a quick and satisfying dish ready in just 35 minutes. Ideal as a light starter or a wholesome main course, this vegetarian-friendly recipe can easily be customized with chicken or vegetable stock to suit your preferences. Garnished with fresh green onions, this hearty bowlful is a prime example of how simple ingredients can create an authentic Chinese comfort food experience.

Nutriscore Rating: 70/100

Prep Time:15 mins

Cook Time:20 mins

Total Time:35 mins

Servings: 4

Ingredients

• 2 ears (or 1.5 cups of kernels) Sweet corn
• 300 grams Silken tofu
• 4 cups Chicken or vegetable stock
• 1 inch (thinly sliced) Ginger
• 2 cloves (minced) Garlic
• 2 stalks (thinly sliced) Green onions
• 1 tablespoon Light soy sauce
• 1 teaspoon Sesame oil
• 1.5 tablespoons Cornstarch
• 2 tablespoons Water
• 0.5 teaspoon (or to taste) Salt
• 0.25 teaspoon (or to taste) White pepper powder
• 1 Egg (optional, for egg drop)

Directions

Step 1

Shuck the corn and remove the kernels by running a knife down the cob. Set aside. If using canned or frozen corn, measure out 1.5 cups.

Step 2

Cut the silken tofu into small cubes (about ½ inch). Handle gently to avoid breaking the tofu. Set aside.

Step 3

In a medium pot, heat 1 teaspoon of sesame oil over medium heat. Add the sliced ginger and minced garlic. Sauté for about 1-2 minutes until fragrant.

Step 4

Pour in the chicken or vegetable stock and bring it to a gentle boil.

Step 5

Add the corn kernels to the pot and let them cook for 5-7 minutes until tender.

Step 6

In a small bowl, mix the cornstarch and water to create a slurry. Slowly stir the slurry into the soup to thicken the liquid. Stir continuously to avoid lumps.

Step 7

Once the soup has thickened slightly, gently add the cubed tofu. Stir the soup carefully to avoid breaking the tofu.

Step 8

Season the soup with soy sauce, salt, and white pepper. Adjust seasoning to taste.

Step 9

If using an egg, beat it lightly in a small bowl. Turn off the heat and slowly drizzle the beaten egg into the soup while stirring in a circular motion to create egg ribbons.

Step 10

Garnish the soup with thinly sliced green onions and serve hot in bowls.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(1764.1g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	721.2

Total Fat 30.5g	0%
Saturated Fat 5.5g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 5.9g
Cholesterol 186mg	0%
Sodium 5986.3mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 79.5g	0%
Dietary Fiber 4.4g	0%
Total Sugars 18.4g
Protein 35.8g	0%

Vitamin D 41IU	0%
Calcium 1168.3mg	0%
Iron 5.5mg	0%
Potassium 1257.7mg	0%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 37.3%

Protein: 19.5%

Carbs: 43.2%