Description
Quick Chicken Corn Egg Drop Soup is the ultimate comfort food, perfect for cozy evenings. This warm, flavorful soup blends tender chicken, sweet corn, and silky egg ribbons into a delightful bowl of goodness that’s ready in just 20 minutes. It’s an easy recipe that promises to wrap you in warmth and nostalgia, making it an ideal choice for family dinners or a relaxing night on the couch.
Ingredients
Scale
- 3–4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (about 1 lb), diced
- 1 cup fresh corn kernels (or 1 cup frozen corn)
- 2 large eggs, beaten
- 6 cups low-sodium chicken broth
- 2 tablespoons low-sodium soy sauce
- 2 green onions, sliced thinly
- 1 teaspoon ginger paste (or freshly grated ginger)
- 1 teaspoon sesame oil
Instructions
- In a large pot over medium heat, sauté minced garlic and ginger in a splash of oil for about 1 minute until fragrant.
- Pour in the chicken broth and bring to a simmer. Add diced chicken and cook until white (5-7 minutes).
- Stir in corn and soy sauce; let simmer for another 5 minutes.
- Slowly drizzle in beaten eggs while stirring gently to create silky ribbons.
- Remove from heat and stir in green onions and sesame oil before serving hot.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Soup
- Method: Simmering
- Cuisine: Asian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 220
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 550mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 22g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 20g
- Cholesterol: 160mg