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Chinese Chicken and Sweetcorn Soup

11th 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!

What is your favourite clear soup recipe?

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Sweetcorn Soup Chicken

Chinese Chicken and Sweetcorn Soup


★★★★★

5 from 15 reviews

  • Author: Michelle Minnaar
  • Prep Time: 10 minutes
  • Cook Time: 10 minutes
  • 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.


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Ingredients

  • 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).
  • 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. Kim Neville says

    21st February 2018 at 8:32 pm

    Won ton soup which is my favourite soup to make

    Reply
    • michelle says

      21st February 2018 at 10:32 pm

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

      Reply
  2. Leila Benhamida says

    22nd February 2018 at 10:11 am

    Noodle soup with Bok choy and chicken.

    ★★★★★

    Reply
    • michelle says

      22nd February 2018 at 12:19 pm

      Excellent substitute! Thanks for reminding me about Bok choy!

      Reply
  3. melanie stirling says

    22nd February 2018 at 5:08 pm

    I would make onion soup,I love onions.

    Reply
    • michelle says

      23rd February 2018 at 9:40 am

      I love onion soup!

      Reply
  4. Jade Hewlett says

    22nd February 2018 at 7:28 pm

    I would make chicken soup

    Reply
    • michelle says

      23rd February 2018 at 9:40 am

      classic 🙂

      Reply
  5. Tracey Peach says

    22nd February 2018 at 8:11 pm

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

    ★★★★★

    Reply
    • michelle says

      23rd February 2018 at 9:41 am

      haha 🙂

      Reply
  6. Tracy Nixon says

    22nd February 2018 at 8:19 pm

    A tasty chicken broth!

    ★★★★★

    Reply
    • michelle says

      23rd February 2018 at 9:41 am

      nice

      Reply
  7. Solange says

    22nd February 2018 at 9:19 pm

    Onion soup.

    Reply
    • michelle says

      23rd February 2018 at 9:41 am

      yum

      Reply
  8. Liam Bishop says

    23rd February 2018 at 10:01 am

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

    Reply
    • michelle says

      25th February 2018 at 9:04 pm

      haha, nice. Me too actually. I adore pho

      Reply
  9. Natalie Crossan says

    24th February 2018 at 11:30 pm

    Miso soup with tofu 🙂 So delicious xx

    Reply
    • michelle says

      25th February 2018 at 9:11 pm

      agreed

      Reply
  10. cheryl hadfield says

    25th February 2018 at 8:56 pm

    I would make a chicken soup

    ★★★★★

    Reply
    • michelle says

      25th February 2018 at 9:14 pm

      lovely

      Reply
  11. Jayne Kelsall says

    27th February 2018 at 9:45 am

    Probably a chicken consomme , which I love .x

    Reply
    • michelle says

      7th March 2018 at 7:58 pm

      nice one

      Reply
  12. Cassandra D says

    27th February 2018 at 10:57 am

    I would make the Chinese Chicken and Sweetcorn Soup.

    Reply
    • michelle says

      7th March 2018 at 8:00 pm

      enjoy 🙂

      Reply
  13. Katherine Lucas says

    11th March 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 says

      12th March 2018 at 10:08 pm

      agreed. same here

      Reply
  14. Jayne Kelsall says

    30th March 2018 at 10:43 am

    Probably a French Onion soup .x

    Reply
    • michelle says

      6th April 2018 at 8:13 pm

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

      Reply
  15. Cassandra D says

    30th March 2018 at 2:19 pm

    The Chinese bang bang chicken recipe.

    ★★★★★

    Reply
    • michelle says

      6th April 2018 at 8:24 pm

      check out my recipe 🙂

      Reply
  16. Sharon Martin says

    30th March 2018 at 3:38 pm

    chicken noodle soup

    Reply
    • michelle says

      6th April 2018 at 8:26 pm

      so great!

      Reply
  17. Lisa Troccoli says

    2nd April 2018 at 1:33 pm

    I would love a chicken noodle soup x

    Reply
    • michelle says

      6th April 2018 at 9:14 pm

      right now – me too!

      Reply
  18. sam macaree says

    11th December 2018 at 5:51 pm

    i like clear chicken soup

    Reply
  19. Kim Neville says

    11th December 2018 at 9:59 pm

    My favourite is Won Ton soup. Nothing beats the taste for me 🙂

    ★★★★★

    Reply
  20. melanie stirling says

    11th December 2018 at 11:45 pm

    French onion soup, I love it.

    Reply
  21. Jo m welsh says

    12th December 2018 at 9:04 pm

    A lovely chicken broth always goes down well.

    Reply
  22. cheryl hadfield says

    15th December 2018 at 11:11 pm

    I love hot and sour soup

    ★★★★★

    Reply
  23. Hannah Wood says

    18th December 2018 at 9:44 pm

    Has to be for me French onion soup 🙂

    Reply
  24. Mark Mccaffery says

    24th December 2018 at 3:50 am

    Chicken noodle.

    Reply
  25. Lisa Day says

    24th December 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 says

    24th December 2018 at 4:49 am

    French onion soup

    Reply
  27. Susan B says

    24th December 2018 at 5:28 am

    Clear noodle and vegetable soup does it for me.,

    Reply
  28. Hayley Lynch says

    24th December 2018 at 9:10 am

    I love Miso soup

    Reply
  29. Sarah Mccaffery says

    24th December 2018 at 9:59 am

    My favourite is a beef broth.

    Reply
  30. iain maciver says

    24th December 2018 at 11:24 am

    French onion soup

    ★★★★★

    Reply
  31. emma howard says

    24th December 2018 at 1:44 pm

    I love French onion soup.

    I make Chinese chicken and sweetcorn soup a lot as it’s my eldest’s favourite dish! I top it with crispy kale that’s been sprinkled with Chinese 5 spice.

    Reply
  32. Anthony G. says

    24th December 2018 at 1:58 pm

    One more here for the French onion soup contingent! 😁

    Reply
  33. Anthony G. says

    24th December 2018 at 2:02 pm

    Subscribed to newsletter. Thanks.

    Reply
    • michelle says

      7th January 2019 at 8:40 pm

      Yaay!

      Reply
  34. Sarah Roberts says

    24th December 2018 at 3:13 pm

    Love a nice chicken noodle soup with dumplings

    ★★★★★

    Reply
  35. Rena Plumridge says

    24th December 2018 at 3:24 pm

    Won ton soup

    Reply
  36. Sarah Roberts says

    24th December 2018 at 3:24 pm

    All subscribed and confirmed, Thank you and Happy Christmas.

    ★★★★★

    Reply
    • michelle says

      7th January 2019 at 8:41 pm

      Yay! Welcome and same to you Sarah!

      Reply
  37. Arabella Bazley says

    24th December 2018 at 5:39 pm

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

    Reply
  38. Peter Watson says

    24th December 2018 at 6:23 pm

    Onion soup

    ★★★★★

    Reply
  39. Claire Woods says

    24th December 2018 at 6:31 pm

    onion soup,

    Reply
  40. Sharon Everett says

    24th December 2018 at 10:07 pm

    Chicken noodle soup. 💕

    Reply
  41. Carolyn E says

    25th December 2018 at 12:52 am

    A clear chicken broth served Vietnamese style as pho.

    ★★★★★

    Reply
  42. Ruth Harwood says

    25th December 2018 at 8:21 am

    Chicken and veg!

    ★★★★★

    Reply
  43. Martina Pichova says

    25th December 2018 at 8:28 pm

    French onion soup.

    Reply
  44. Lesley Bambridge says

    26th December 2018 at 12:30 pm

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

    Reply
  45. Lesley Bambridge says

    26th December 2018 at 12:34 pm

    Signed up to your email newsletter, thank you so much

    Reply
    • michelle says

      7th January 2019 at 8:43 pm

      Welcome! 🙂

      Reply
  46. Victoria Prince says

    26th December 2018 at 1:46 pm

    I love a clear vegetable soup 🙂

    Reply
  47. Keith Hunt says

    26th December 2018 at 2:55 pm

    Winter Clear Vegetable Soup

    Reply
  48. Mark R says

    26th December 2018 at 4:31 pm

    Chinese chicken and sweetcorn has always been a big favourite – none gets left at our favourite Chinese restaurant!

    Reply
  49. Kim M says

    26th December 2018 at 4:34 pm

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

    Reply
  50. Clare Hubbard says

    26th December 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
  51. Christina Palmer says

    26th December 2018 at 9:56 pm

    I love chicken noodle soup

    Reply
  52. Charlotte says

    27th December 2018 at 9:58 am

    i love a good chicken soup!

    ★★★★★

    Reply
  53. Francesca H says

    27th December 2018 at 11:37 am

    Ohhhhhhhh I love Miso soup!!

    Reply
  54. Sheena Batey says

    28th December 2018 at 10:50 am

    Crab and sweetcorn

    Reply
  55. Maria P says

    28th December 2018 at 4:07 pm

    I love French onion soup

    Reply
  56. Mandy Betts says

    28th December 2018 at 5:40 pm

    French onion soup

    Reply
  57. James Travis says

    28th December 2018 at 6:46 pm

    I would make onion soup

    Reply
  58. Sheila Reeves (CakeReev) says

    29th December 2018 at 8:25 am

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

    Reply
  59. Sheri Darby says

    29th December 2018 at 6:51 pm

    My husband’s clear chicken soup

    Reply
  60. Anthea Holloway says

    29th December 2018 at 6:52 pm

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

    Reply
  61. Irene Murdoch says

    29th December 2018 at 9:04 pm

    Thai chicken noodle soup

    Reply
  62. Fiona jk42 says

    29th December 2018 at 11:15 pm

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

    Reply
  63. Adrian Bold says

    30th December 2018 at 1:44 am

    Shrimp Dumpling Suimono

    Reply
  64. Rachael Sexey says

    30th December 2018 at 9:46 am

    The won ton soup is amazing 💋

    Reply
  65. Helen Jones says

    30th December 2018 at 9:51 am

    French onion soup

    Reply
  66. josie bicknell says

    30th December 2018 at 10:43 am

    love homemade french onion soup

    Reply
  67. Sandra Fortune says

    30th December 2018 at 11:54 am

    I like scotch broth

    Reply
  68. Aaron Milne says

    30th December 2018 at 12:00 pm

    French onion soup

    Reply
  69. Averil Lea says

    30th December 2018 at 2:37 pm

    Onion soup

    Reply
  70. Hazel Rea says

    30th December 2018 at 3:03 pm

    French onion soup.

    Reply
  71. Kelly West says

    30th December 2018 at 5:11 pm

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

    Reply
  72. Angela Macdonald says

    30th December 2018 at 8:23 pm

    I like Hot & Sour soup with crab

    Reply
  73. Tammy Neal says

    30th December 2018 at 9:17 pm

    Chicken soup x

    Reply
  74. sharon martin says

    30th December 2018 at 9:49 pm

    a chicken noodle soup

    Reply
  75. Amy Jo McLellan says

    30th December 2018 at 10:10 pm

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

    Reply
  76. Marie Rungapadiachy says

    30th December 2018 at 10:48 pm

    chinese chicken and sweetcorn noodle soup is definitely my favourite clear soup recipe

    Reply
  77. kim d says

    30th December 2018 at 11:13 pm

    Crab and sweetcorn for me

    Reply
  78. Kiki says

    24th July 2019 at 5:44 pm

    Can tbis be chillled and reheated? Thanks!

    Reply
    • maggie says

      29th July 2019 at 7:54 am

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

      Reply
  79. Mo west says

    8th September 2019 at 9:02 am

    Very tasty

    ★★★★★

    Reply

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