Chinese Chicken & Corn Soup
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Category
Brunch
Cuisine
Asian
Servings
2
Prep Time
40-50 minutes
Cook Time
10 minutes
Classic Chinese chicken and corn soup, made silky and comforting with tender chicken, sweet corn, and a hint of ginger. Finished with a swirl of our Crunchy Chilli Oil for a spicy kick that takes this cosy favourite to the next level.
Warm, hearty, and just the right amount of heat—perfect for chilly nights or anytime you need a bowl of comfort with a bold twist.
Ingredients
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1 tsbp. sesame oil
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1 chicken breast (about 200g), halved horizontally
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1 large knob fresh ginger, sliced fine
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4 garlic cloves, minced
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1 small bird's eye chilli, finely sliced (deseed if desired)
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3 spring onions (whites and greens separated and sliced)
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420g (1 can) sweet corn kernels, drained
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4 cups chicken stock
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1 tsp. white pepper (optional)
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1 tbsp cornflour or plain flour
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3 tbsp light soy sauce
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2 eggs, lightly beaten (optional)
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Crunchy chilli oil (to serve)
Directions
Heat sesame oil in a deep pot over medium heat. Add ginger, spring onion whites, garlic, and chilli. Sauté for 2-3 minutes until fragrant and softened.
Add chicken breast and cook for 3-4 minutes per side until lightly browned.
While chicken cooks, blend half the corn kernels with 2-3 tbsp water and the flour until smooth but still slightly chunky.
Add corn puree, remaining corn kernels, and chicken stock to the pot. Stir in soy sauce and white pepper. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer covered for 15 minutes until chicken is cooked through.
Remove chicken to a cutting board and shred using two forks. Keep soup simmering.
Slowly drizzle beaten eggs into the simmering soup while stirring continuously with a fork to create silky egg ribbons.
Return shredded chicken to pot and stir to combine. Taste and adjust seasoning with more soy sauce or pepper if needed.
To serve, ladle into bowls and garnish with spring onion greens and a drizzle of chilli oil.
Recipe Note
- Add egg ribbons: Slowly drizzle in a beaten egg while stirring for classic silky egg threads.
- Adjust the chilli oil: Start with a little, taste, and add more for your perfect heat level.
- Finish with fresh: Top with sliced spring onions or coriander for a fresh lift.
- Leftovers: This soup reheats beautifully—just add a splash of water if it thickens too much.