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Chicken Corn Egg Drop Soup

Cultural Context

Chicken Corn Egg Drop Soup is a popular dish in Chinese cuisine, often enjoyed for its comforting qualities and simplicity. It is commonly served as a starter or light meal, especially during colder months or when someone is feeling under the weather. The dish showcases the technique of egg dropping, which creates silky strands of egg in the broth, enhancing both texture and flavor.

ChineseCNother
20 min
easy
4 servings
Servings4
5 cups chicken stock
1 cup fresh corn
1/2 cup minced corn
4 ounces chicken tenders
1 teaspoon oyster sauce
1 tablespoon water
1/4 cup cornstarch
2 eggs
green onions

chicken

🥗Healthier: tofu

💰Cheaper: chicken thighs

Tofu is lower in calories and suitable for vegetarians; chicken thighs are more budget-friendly.

1

Mince the chicken tenders and marinate with oyster sauce, water, and cornstarch for about 20 minutes.

2

Bring 5 cups of chicken stock to a boil in a pot.

3

Add 1 cup of whole corn and 1/2 cup of minced corn to the boiling stock.

4

Add the marinated chicken to the pot, breaking it up with a spoon as it cooks.

5

Let the mixture simmer until the chicken is cooked through.

6

Prepare a cornstarch slurry by mixing 1/4 cup of cornstarch with 1/2 cup of chicken stock.

7

Add the cornstarch slurry to the soup to thicken it.

8

Beat 2 eggs in a bowl and slowly pour them into the soup while stirring gently.

9

Serve the soup garnished with chopped green onions.

Cooking Techniques

boiledstirred

Equipment Needed

potbowl

Spice Level:

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Allergens

eggsoy

Also Known As

Egg Drop SoupCorn Egg Soup

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