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    You are here: Home / Special Diets / Gluten Free / Chinese Chicken and Sweetcorn Soup

    Chinese Chicken and Sweetcorn Soup

    11 December 2018 - By Michelle Minnaar
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    Chinese chicken and sweetcorn soup is a definite winter warmer. It is not the traditional chicken soup or chicken broth as we are accustomed to eating in Europe and the US.

    Sweetcorn Soup Chicken in three bowls

    In comparison, this chicken soup recipe has tons of Asian flavour running through it.  The best part is that this Chinese chicken and sweetcorn soup only takes twenty minutes to prepare.

    Unlike the usual chicken soup that takes hours to cook in a crockpot, with this Chinese recipe you can relax and enjoy your evening. So don’t even think for a second that you should order this soup from a Chinese takeaway.

    Make your very own fakeaway in the comfort of your own kitchen in just a matter of minutes. In addition, you can use leftovers from a chicken or a smoked turkey from yesterday’s dinner.

    This soup is all about being sustainable which I am all about! I hope you enjoy making this classic Chinese chicken and sweetcorn soup.

    Don’t be afraid to add ingredients to make it your own and use up the leftovers in your fridge. Indulge in this comfort-food chicken recipe!

    authentic Chinese chicken and sweetcorn soup

    When it comes to keeping to traditional Chinese cooking, you have to try this Chinese chicken and sweetcorn soup. It is made up of very few ingredients such as garlic, ginger, sweetcorn, chicken stock, chicken and spring onions simmered in a saucepan.

    Hence, the soup is perfect for making a cheap meal during the week, as it contains inexpensive ingredients. It is generally seasoned with a variety of sauces. These include soy sauce and of course the addition of sesame oil.

    However, if you don’t have these at home you won’t ruin the integrity of the soup. Ultimately, what gives this Chinese soup its nutritional value and originality is the addition of egg, which also gives a creamy consistency.

    So, you too can make an authentic Chinese chicken and sweetcorn soup wherever you are, and it will still taste as if it’s been made in China!

    products you need for this recipe

    Here’s a list of the top products you’ll need to make this classic Chinese takeaway recipe:

    • large saucepan – you always need one when making soup!
    • soup ladle – this makes life easier when serving soup.
    • Chinese bowls – for the authentic Chinese dining experience!
    • porcelain soup spoons – to complement the soup bowls.

    best chicken for Chinese chicken soup

    I always say that the best recipes don’t necessarily have to be made up of gourmet ingredients for them to taste out of this world. My secret to making the best Chinese chicken soup is the main ingredient – which is the chicken, of course!

    First of all, as with any chicken recipe, I encourage you to always brine your chicken beforehand for the juiciest and most tender results. The last thing you want is stringy chicken, even if you serve it in a soup. So, check out my ultimate guide on brining chicken.

    Next, have you ever eaten smoked chicken in a salad or a sandwich? It makes all the difference when it comes to adding that rich taste! The same goes for this Chinese chicken and sweetcorn soup.

    My advice is, make a whole smoked chicken for dinner and serve it the night before. You can toss any leftovers from the chicken into the soup.

    Furthermore, even if you separately make smoked chicken breasts or smoked chicken thighs, you can pull the meat off and use it. That smoky flavour will be present throughout the soup.

    It will pair very well with the freshness of the spring onions and the sweetness of the corn.

    Chinese chicken and sweetcorn noodle soup

    If you feel like the chicken soup lacks filling, even though it has lots of protein in it, you can still add egg noodles. Consider using the noodles as I did in this Asian recipe.

    Alternatively, you can also use rice noodles, which are a little bit thinner and more appropriate for this Chinese soup. In authentic Chinese cuisine, most soups are made with noodles.

    Also, it is not uncommon to add ginger, rice wine and dried goji berries. For more extensive information on traditional Chinese soups, click right here.

    healthy chicken and sweetcorn soup

    If you are cautious about calories, you needn’t worry. You can easily spin this recipe in a lighter direction. Although, the soup itself is already light in calories and quite nutritional.

    First, to make this soup more filling but light, add courgetti instead of noodles. The courgetti will fill you up in an instant. Next, you can also consider using a light soy sauce instead of the normal one.

    Most importantly, to cut down on sugar, limit the amount of sweetcorn. You can also choose not to include the sweetcorn at all.

    Instead, opt for using more green vegetables such as bok choy, broccoli, Chinese cabbage, or similar. I also like including mustards, because they pair excellently with the chicken stock. Feel free to choose the vegetables that you most enjoy.

    Ingredients to make sweetcorn, pulled chicken, scallions, eggs

    creamy chicken and sweetcorn soup

    For a creamy version of the Chinese chicken and sweetcorn soup, simply add cream – though I recommend blending the cream, chicken stock and sweetcorn together with a blender prior to adding any other ingredients.

    The sweetcorn will give it that extra sweet punch of flavour, as found in corn chowder recipes. Otherwise, if you’ve got your hands on a can of creamed corn and some cornstarch, that will also do the trick.

    Some people also like to make a version with unscented coconut milk. However, the taste profile of this soup then resembles more of a Thai chicken soup.

    I would definitely throw in some lime leaves and lemongrass and steer this recipe in a Thai direction. Ultimately, if you want to, you can do so!

    Three bowls of Chicken Sweetcorn Soup

    toppings

    I adore toppings on any soup, curry, stew, you name it. The best toppings for this Chinese chicken and sweetcorn soup are the classic Asian toppings. These include a few bean sprouts, a dash of fresh coriander or parsley leaves.

    For a bit of a kick, feel free to cut fresh red chillies and sprinkle them over. Traditionally, you can also add fresh chives, even more spring onions or fresh mushrooms for an earthier flavour.

    Lastly, I love to add a splash of lemon or lime juice for a bit of acidity. Again, feel free to make this Chinese soup your own!

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    Sweetcorn Soup Chicken

    Chinese Chicken and Sweetcorn Soup


    ★★★★★

    4.9 from 19 reviews

    • Author: Michelle Minnaar
    • Total Time: 20 minutes
    • Yield: 6 1x
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    Learn to make an authentic Chinese chicken and sweetcorn soup recipe in the comfort of your kitchen. Use leftover ingredients to create this chicken soup.


    Ingredients

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    • 15ml (1 tbsp) vegetable oil
    • 2 garlic cloves, peeled and finely chopped
    • 2.5cm (1in) ginger, peeled and finely chopped
    • 15ml (1 tbsp) light soy sauce
    • 2 cobs (300g/10oz) sweetcorn kernels
    • 1.5ℓ (6 cups) chicken stock
    • 45ml (3 tbsp) cornflour
    • 2 cooked chicken breasts, shredded
    • 2 eggs, whisked
    • 15ml (1 tbsp) sesame oil
    • 2 spring onions, washed and finely sliced

    Instructions

    1. Fry the garlic and ginger in the oil for 1 minute in a large saucepan.
    2. Add the sweetcorn and soy sauce then fry for 3 minutes.
    3. Pour in the stock and let the soup bubble.
    4. Create a slurry with the cornflour by adding a bit of water with the flour in a cup.
    5. Slowly add the slurry in a thin drizzle to the soup while stirring. The soup should thicken after a short while.
    6. Stir in the chicken.
    7. Just like you did with the slurry, add the whisked eggs to the soup while stirring.
    8. Finish off with a splash of sesame oil and after dividing the soup between bowls, sprinkle with spring onion. Serve immediately.

    Notes

    • If you use dark soy sauce it will turn the soup brown. There’s nothing wrong with it, but it will look slightly different from what you’re used to from the takeaway shop.
    • I cut the kernels off fresh sweetcorn cobs. You can use frozen sweetcorn or 1 can of creamed corn instead.
    • Two cooked chicken breasts were used, which weighed around 200g (7oz).
    • Try my classic Hong-Kong style sweet and sour chicken recipe!
    • Prep Time: 10 minutes
    • Cook Time: 10 minutes
    • Category: Soup
    • Method: Boil
    • Cuisine: Chinese

    Nutrition

    • Serving Size: 1 serving
    • Calories: 252
    • Sugar: 24.1 g
    • Sodium: 1199 mg
    • Fat: 11.1 g
    • Saturated Fat: 2.4 g
    • Carbohydrates: 50.4 g
    • Fiber: 1.9 g
    • Protein: 26 g
    • Cholesterol: 96 mg

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    Comments

    1. michelle

      February 21, 2018 at 10:32 pm

      I haven’t had this in ages. You just made me hungru!!

      Reply
      • Angie

        May 05, 2022 at 3:14 pm

        Omg loved it I made it and all my staff and hostel guest loved it. I do love this soup but now I can make it myself thank you ☺️☺️☺️☺️

        ★★★★★

        Reply
        • Michelle Minnaar

          September 15, 2022 at 10:41 am

          So glad to hear, Angie. Happy cooking!

          Reply
    2. Leila Benhamida

      February 22, 2018 at 10:11 am

      I recently turned vegetarian. I omitted the chicken and used vegetable stock instead. Tasted pretty good!

      ★★★★★

      Reply
      • michelle

        February 22, 2018 at 12:19 pm

        It just proves you don’t always need meat in a dish. Glad you enjoyed it!

        Reply
      • mervyn Hosking

        October 23, 2021 at 1:02 am

        Made this many times although I use creamed corn and five cups of stock . Also to save time , buy roast chicken from the supermarket.

        Reply
    3. Jade Hewlett

      February 22, 2018 at 7:28 pm

      I would make chicken soup

      Reply
      • michelle

        February 23, 2018 at 9:40 am

        classic 🙂

        Reply
    4. Tracey Peach

      February 22, 2018 at 8:11 pm

      I don’t know any! Blimey I promise I do eat! lol

      ★★★★★

      Reply
      • michelle

        February 23, 2018 at 9:41 am

        haha 🙂

        Reply
    5. Tracy Nixon

      February 22, 2018 at 8:19 pm

      A tasty chicken broth!

      ★★★★★

      Reply
      • michelle

        February 23, 2018 at 9:41 am

        nice

        Reply
    6. Solange

      February 22, 2018 at 9:19 pm

      Onion soup.

      Reply
      • michelle

        February 23, 2018 at 9:41 am

        yum

        Reply
        • Cant Cook

          March 21, 2022 at 8:05 am

          Serving size, it’s says 1
          I challenge anyone to think 1.5L of soup is One Portion!!
          Having said that I did have two massive bowls last night and will eat the rest tonight for dinner. Very tasty, if I were blindfold I couldn’t tell the difference between mine and local take away and I’m really happy because I’m not a good cook at all. But had to try this as you can’t seen to buy it on a supermarket. Will definitely make again

          ★★★★

          Reply
          • Michelle Minnaar

            September 26, 2022 at 3:17 pm

            Hey, I just checked over all the details. The soup serves 6. You must have checked the nutritional information which gives a breakdown of 1 portion. 🙂

            Reply
    7. michelle

      February 23, 2018 at 9:40 am

      I love onion soup!

      Reply
    8. Liam Bishop

      February 23, 2018 at 10:01 am

      I do like a nice pho, I still count it as soup!

      Reply
      • michelle

        February 25, 2018 at 9:04 pm

        haha, nice. Me too actually. I adore pho

        Reply
    9. Natalie Crossan

      February 24, 2018 at 11:30 pm

      Miso soup with tofu 🙂 So delicious xx

      Reply
      • michelle

        February 25, 2018 at 9:11 pm

        agreed

        Reply
    10. cheryl hadfield

      February 25, 2018 at 8:56 pm

      I would make a chicken soup

      ★★★★★

      Reply
      • michelle

        February 25, 2018 at 9:14 pm

        lovely

        Reply
    11. Jayne Kelsall

      February 27, 2018 at 9:45 am

      Probably a chicken consomme , which I love .x

      Reply
      • michelle

        March 07, 2018 at 7:58 pm

        nice one

        Reply
    12. michelle

      March 07, 2018 at 8:00 pm

      enjoy 🙂

      Reply
    13. Katherine Lucas

      March 11, 2018 at 10:25 pm

      I’m sure I would start with a Chicken broth as it’s one of my faves for the cooler weather

      Reply
      • michelle

        March 12, 2018 at 10:08 pm

        agreed. same here

        Reply
    14. Jayne Kelsall

      March 30, 2018 at 10:43 am

      Probably a French Onion soup .x

      Reply
      • michelle

        April 06, 2018 at 8:13 pm

        omgsh! I love onion soup with lots of cheeeese on top

        Reply
    15. Cassandra D

      March 30, 2018 at 2:19 pm

      The Chinese bang bang chicken recipe.

      ★★★★★

      Reply
      • michelle

        April 06, 2018 at 8:24 pm

        check out my recipe 🙂

        Reply
    16. Sharon Martin

      March 30, 2018 at 3:38 pm

      chicken noodle soup

      Reply
      • michelle

        April 06, 2018 at 8:26 pm

        so great!

        Reply
    17. Lisa Troccoli

      April 02, 2018 at 1:33 pm

      I would love a chicken noodle soup x

      Reply
      • michelle

        April 06, 2018 at 9:14 pm

        right now – me too!

        Reply
    18. sam macaree

      December 11, 2018 at 5:51 pm

      i like clear chicken soup

      Reply
    19. Kim Neville

      December 11, 2018 at 9:59 pm

      Love this recipe. I serve mine with a mountain of spring onions on top! 🙂

      ★★★★★

      Reply
    20. melanie stirling

      December 11, 2018 at 11:45 pm

      French onion soup, I love it.

      Reply
      • Ali

        October 11, 2022 at 7:24 pm

        Can this be frozen?

        Reply
        • Michelle Minnaar

          November 14, 2022 at 11:21 am

          I don’t see why not! 🙂

          Reply
    21. Jo m welsh

      December 12, 2018 at 9:04 pm

      A lovely chicken broth always goes down well.

      Reply
    22. cheryl hadfield

      December 15, 2018 at 11:11 pm

      I love hot and sour soup

      ★★★★★

      Reply
    23. Hannah Wood

      December 18, 2018 at 9:44 pm

      Has to be for me French onion soup 🙂

      Reply
    24. Mark Mccaffery

      December 24, 2018 at 3:50 am

      Chicken noodle.

      Reply
    25. Lisa Day

      December 24, 2018 at 4:31 am

      Chicken Clear Soup with Dumplings.If you do the chicken in the slow cooker it tastes lovely.

      Reply
    26. Margaret Mccaffery

      December 24, 2018 at 4:49 am

      French onion soup

      Reply
    27. Susan B

      December 24, 2018 at 5:28 am

      Clear noodle and vegetable soup does it for me.,

      Reply
    28. Hayley Lynch

      December 24, 2018 at 9:10 am

      I love Miso soup

      Reply
    29. Sarah Mccaffery

      December 24, 2018 at 9:59 am

      My favourite is a beef broth.

      Reply
    30. iain maciver

      December 24, 2018 at 11:24 am

      French onion soup

      ★★★★★

      Reply
    31. Anthony G.

      December 24, 2018 at 1:58 pm

      One more here for the French onion soup contingent! 😁

      Reply
    32. Anthony G.

      December 24, 2018 at 2:02 pm

      Subscribed to newsletter. Thanks.

      Reply
      • michelle

        January 07, 2019 at 8:40 pm

        Yaay!

        Reply
    33. Sarah Roberts

      December 24, 2018 at 3:13 pm

      Love a nice chicken noodle soup with dumplings

      ★★★★★

      Reply
    34. Sarah Roberts

      December 24, 2018 at 3:24 pm

      All subscribed and confirmed, Thank you and Happy Christmas.

      ★★★★★

      Reply
      • michelle

        January 07, 2019 at 8:41 pm

        Yay! Welcome and same to you Sarah!

        Reply
    35. Arabella Bazley

      December 24, 2018 at 5:39 pm

      I love Tom Yum soup which can be sort of clear depending who makes it!

      Reply
    36. Peter Watson

      December 24, 2018 at 6:23 pm

      Onion soup

      ★★★★★

      Reply
    37. Claire Woods

      December 24, 2018 at 6:31 pm

      onion soup,

      Reply
    38. Sharon Everett

      December 24, 2018 at 10:07 pm

      Chicken noodle soup. 💕

      Reply
    39. Carolyn E

      December 25, 2018 at 12:52 am

      A clear chicken broth served Vietnamese style as pho.

      ★★★★★

      Reply
    40. Ruth Harwood

      December 25, 2018 at 8:21 am

      Chicken and veg!

      ★★★★★

      Reply
    41. Martina Pichova

      December 25, 2018 at 8:28 pm

      French onion soup.

      Reply
    42. Lesley Bambridge

      December 26, 2018 at 12:30 pm

      It’s chicken all the way with me. there is nothing more comforting

      Reply
    43. Lesley Bambridge

      December 26, 2018 at 12:34 pm

      Signed up to your email newsletter, thank you so much

      Reply
      • michelle

        January 07, 2019 at 8:43 pm

        Welcome! 🙂

        Reply
    44. Victoria Prince

      December 26, 2018 at 1:46 pm

      I love a clear vegetable soup 🙂

      Reply
    45. Keith Hunt

      December 26, 2018 at 2:55 pm

      Winter Clear Vegetable Soup

      Reply
    46. Kim M

      December 26, 2018 at 4:34 pm

      Like a clear vegetable soup – put veg in my slo cooker with stock, slo cook then strain x

      Reply
    47. Clare Hubbard

      December 26, 2018 at 5:08 pm

      This recipe looks amazing, have saved to make later this week 🙂 my fav clear soup is probably noodle soup.

      Reply
    48. Christina Palmer

      December 26, 2018 at 9:56 pm

      I love chicken noodle soup

      Reply
    49. Charlotte

      December 27, 2018 at 9:58 am

      i love a good chicken soup!

      ★★★★★

      Reply
    50. Francesca H

      December 27, 2018 at 11:37 am

      Ohhhhhhhh I love Miso soup!!

      Reply
    51. Sheena Batey

      December 28, 2018 at 10:50 am

      Crab and sweetcorn

      Reply
    52. Maria P

      December 28, 2018 at 4:07 pm

      I love French onion soup

      Reply
    53. Mandy Betts

      December 28, 2018 at 5:40 pm

      French onion soup

      Reply
    54. Sheila Reeves (CakeReev)

      December 29, 2018 at 8:25 am

      I love clear onion soup, never made i myself though!

      Reply
    55. Sheri Darby

      December 29, 2018 at 6:51 pm

      My husband’s clear chicken soup

      Reply
    56. Anthea Holloway

      December 29, 2018 at 6:52 pm

      Chicken noodle soup is clear and I like it very much.

      Reply
    57. Irene Murdoch

      December 29, 2018 at 9:04 pm

      Thai chicken noodle soup

      Reply
    58. Fiona jk42

      December 29, 2018 at 11:15 pm

      my favourite is French onion soup, made with vegetable stock as I’m vegetarian

      Reply
    59. Adrian Bold

      December 30, 2018 at 1:44 am

      Shrimp Dumpling Suimono

      Reply
    60. Helen Jones

      December 30, 2018 at 9:51 am

      French onion soup

      Reply
    61. josie bicknell

      December 30, 2018 at 10:43 am

      love homemade french onion soup

      Reply
    62. Sandra Fortune

      December 30, 2018 at 11:54 am

      I like scotch broth

      Reply
    63. Aaron Milne

      December 30, 2018 at 12:00 pm

      French onion soup

      Reply
    64. Averil Lea

      December 30, 2018 at 2:37 pm

      Onion soup

      Reply
    65. Hazel Rea

      December 30, 2018 at 3:03 pm

      French onion soup.

      Reply
    66. Kelly West

      December 30, 2018 at 5:11 pm

      my Mum’s chicken noodle soup! It’s delicious

      Reply
    67. Angela Macdonald

      December 30, 2018 at 8:23 pm

      I like Hot & Sour soup with crab

      Reply
    68. Tammy Neal

      December 30, 2018 at 9:17 pm

      Chicken soup x

      Reply
    69. sharon martin

      December 30, 2018 at 9:49 pm

      a chicken noodle soup

      Reply
    70. Amy Jo McLellan

      December 30, 2018 at 10:10 pm

      I’m not sure but I’ll go with chicken noodle soup!

      Reply
    71. kim d

      December 30, 2018 at 11:13 pm

      Crab and sweetcorn for me

      Reply
    72. Kiki

      July 24, 2019 at 5:44 pm

      Can tbis be chillled and reheated? Thanks!

      Reply
      • maggie

        July 29, 2019 at 7:54 am

        Of course! You can also freeze it.
        Best, Michelle

        Reply
    73. Mo west

      September 08, 2019 at 9:02 am

      Very tasty

      ★★★★★

      Reply
    74. Caitlin Morgan-Shakesby

      December 07, 2020 at 10:05 am

      My favourite recipe I’ve ever used for anything ever

      ★★★★★

      Reply
    75. Steven

      December 07, 2020 at 12:48 pm

      Really nice, very close to Chinese take away style. Thanks!

      ★★★★★

      Reply

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