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Chinese Corn Soup with Chicken

By:Nagi
Published:24 Oct '16Updated:24 Nov '20
308 Comments
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A thick, warm soup on the table in 15 minutes! This Chinese Corn Soup, also known as Egg Drop Soup, will blow your mind. It tastes just like what you get at Chinese restaurants, is so fast to make and you don’t even need to chop a single thing. The wonders of a can of creamed corn. Watch the cooking video and see!

This Chinese Corn Soup with Chicken takes just 15 minutes to make - with no chopping! It's just like what you get at Chinese restaurants! recipetineats.com

Sometimes, I get the very best recipes from the most unexpected sources. Like from a sassy lady in Tennessee USA, the wonderful Dorothy, all the way over on the other side of the world who I met through my blog and has provided me with some incredible recipes that readers can’t get enough of. Like her epic Easiest Ever MOIST Apple Cake and her 5 Ingredient No Bake Chocolate Peanut Butter Bars (my friends go nuts over these – excuse the pun).

We – well, she 🙂 – are working on an epic Thanksgiving menu that I’m so looking forward to sharing here on RecipeTin Eats!

As for this Chinese Corn soup? Well, it came from a friend of mine who has never been a fan of cooking. Loves the eating part, not so much a fan of the cooking part. 🙂

I find it oddly amusing that the soup I make most frequently came from my friend who cooks the least. But it is befitting, I guess, because this Chinese Corn Soup is definitely the fastest soup I know how to make – hence why she knew it and hence why I make it so often!

This Chinese Corn Soup with Chicken takes just 15 minutes to make - with no chopping! It's just like what you get at Chinese restaurants! recipetineats.com

I always have little bags of shredded cooked chicken in the freezer so I almost always throw that in, which is why I am sharing this Chinese Corn Soup with chicken in it it.

And actually, I usually go one step further than that and throw in some vegetables soo. I especially like adding leafy Chinese greens, like bok choy and Chinese broccoli, or even normal broccoli or broccolini. It fills it out and makes this a complete meal.

But for the sake of providing the true base recipe, I’ve kept this straight forward, with just chicken. But in reality, I’d have bits of carrot, chopped zucchini or other bits and bobs I find in my fridge!

This Chinese Corn Soup with Chicken takes just 15 minutes to make - with no chopping! It's just like what you get at Chinese restaurants! recipetineats.com

If you watch the cooking video below the recipe, you will see how I make this without using a chopping board at all. Because sometimes – more often that you probably expect – it is just all too hard to even chop up greens.

I actually posted this recipe way back in June 2014, over 2 years ago when I just started this blog when it was pretty much just my mother reading it!! Patience has never been my greatest virtue, and I shared some of my very best recipes way back then.

2 1/2 years on, my photography and video skills have somewhat improved so I really wanted to reshare this. It was sad, thinking about this sitting in my archives with such terrible photos, with no one making it because it is SO good. So so good.

This Chinese Corn Soup with Chicken takes just 15 minutes to make - with no chopping! It's just like what you get at Chinese restaurants! recipetineats.com

There are a handful of recipes in this big wide world that are so ridiculously simple and effortless to make, yet taste so good. It is my mission to find and share all of them with you.

This one ticks all the boxes. It truly tastes so incredible – read the feedback from people who have tried it already! – Nagi x


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PS Very authentic sight below – me coddling a bowl of soup with my nail-polish-free Baby Hands in my daggy grey jumper. This is how this soup happens in my home.

This Chinese Corn Soup with Chicken takes just 15 minutes to make - with no chopping! It's just like what you get at Chinese restaurants! recipetineats.com

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Chinese Corn Soup cooking video – so you can truly see how easy this is to make, without using a knife!

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This Chinese Corn Soup with Chicken takes just 15 minutes to make - with no chopping! It's just like what you get at Chinese restaurants! recipetineats.com

Chinese Chicken and Corn Soup

Author: Nagi | RecipeTin Eats
Prep: 5 mins
Cook: 5 mins
Total: 10 mins
Soup
Asian, Chinese
4.95 from 110 votes
Servings2 , or 4 as starter
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Recipe video above. This is a very quick to make soup that is one of all my all time favourites, it's thick, creamy (but with no cream!), sweet from the corn, hearty and soul warming. I've been known to add greens to it, my favourite being chinese broccoli and broccolini, to make it a complete meal. Though this recipe is made with chicken, it is easily made vegetarian/vegan by omitting the chicken.
Watch the cooking videoto see how this is made without using a chopping board!

Ingredients

  • 2 cups (500ml) chicken or vegetable broth/stock
  • 1 can (16oz/420g) creamed corn
  • 1 tsp soy sauce (all purpose or light)
  • 1 tbsp Chinese cooking wine OR Mirin or Dry Sherry (can omit)
  • 1 tsp ginger , minced or finely chopped
  • 1 garlic clove , minced or finely chopped
  • 1 tsp cornflour / cornstarch , mixed with a splash of cold water
  • 1 egg , whisked
  • 1 cup shredded cooked chicken
  • Salt and white pepper , to taste
  • 3 tbsp sliced scallions / shallots (optional)

Instructions

  • Place broth, creamed corn, soy sauce, Chinese cooking wine, ginger, garlic and cornflour / water mixture in a saucepan over high heat.
  • Bring to boil, then turn down the heat to medium and stir occasionally. Cook for 5 minutes or until slightly thickened.
  • Adjust seasoning with salt, turn off heat, and slowly whisk in the egg so it cooks in "ribbons" throughout the soup. This also thickens the soup.
  • Add the chicken, season with white pepper, and serve, garnished with scallions.

Recipe Notes:

1. A reader mentioned that she usually finishes it off with a drizzle of sesame oil which I sometimes do too! Sesame oil goes fabulously with this 🙂
2. The soup freezes great, but it is best to leave out the cornstarch slurry and add that in when reheating. 🙂 This is because things thickened with cornstarch tend to be a bit watery once frozen (fridge is ok, no effect). Not massively watery, because the corn and egg are thickeners too, but it isn't quite as thick. Or if you are freezing leftovers, just add a little bit more cornstarch when reheating, if you want to thicken it slightly.
3. Chinese Corn Soup nutrition per serving.
Chinese Chicken and Corn Soup

Nutrition Information:

Serving: 406gCalories: 360cal (18%)Carbohydrates: 37.3g (12%)Protein: 31.7g (63%)Fat: 11.8g (18%)Saturated Fat: 1.4g (9%)Cholesterol: 136mg (45%)Sodium: 744mg (32%)Potassium: 222mg (6%)Sugar: 14.7g (16%)Vitamin A: 100IU (2%)Calcium: 20mg (2%)Iron: 1.3mg (7%)
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308 Comments

  1. Melissa says

    May 21, 2023 at 1:18 pm

    5 stars
    Love love live this recipe. I add an extra cup of stock, fresh corn and a hand full of egg noodles

    Reply
  2. Delphia says

    May 2, 2023 at 7:41 pm

    5 stars
    I emptied my fridge of bits! I added 2 stalks celery, 2 x carrots thrown in the food processor, I added 1 tsp fish sauce, 3/4 tin coconut cream. Served over pad thai noodles. Teens eating it now & absolutely loving it, tastes so good. Also added sesame oil on top.

    Reply
  3. Trini says

    April 20, 2023 at 6:50 pm

    5 stars
    Omg this was soooo yum. Added the sesame oil as suggested in notes. Have cooked many Recipetineats recipes and all have been winners. ❤️

    Reply
  4. kelly goodwin says

    April 10, 2023 at 6:11 pm

    5 stars
    Hi Nagi
    Love this. I also add rice vermicelli and chopped water chestnuts which thickens it too.

    Reply
  5. kelly goodwin says

    April 10, 2023 at 6:11 pm

    5 stars
    Hi Nago
    Love this. I also add rice vermicelli and chopped water chestnuts which thickens it too.

    Reply
  6. Robyn says

    March 24, 2023 at 7:48 pm

    5 stars
    Delicious and sesame oil definitely takes it to another level.Thank you Nagi

    Reply
  7. JodieC says

    March 4, 2023 at 7:26 pm

    5 stars
    Wow! Made this for dinner tonight and it would have to be the best Chicken and Corn Soup recipe I have ever made. Nagi’s recipes never disappoint ❤️

    Reply
  8. Ann says

    October 1, 2022 at 7:31 am

    5 stars
    I love the simplicity of your recipes and letting ingredients shine without overdoing flavors. Thank you for your efforts.

    Reply
  9. Wendy G says

    September 16, 2022 at 5:34 pm

    5 stars
    So “measuring” isn’t my strongest suit and I may have been a fraction heavy handed on the garlic and ginger, but it was still great. I added a finely julienned carrot and just “poached” finely sliced chicken breast in the soup as I didn’t have any “already cooked chook”. And even taking all those liberties, this recipe rocked.

    Reply
  10. Shauna says

    August 10, 2022 at 9:30 am

    5 stars
    This was delicious! I haven’t made chicken and corn soup for years and I thought I’d try this recipe. It was filling and had great flavour. My family demolished it. Will make again!

    Reply
  11. Renee says

    August 7, 2022 at 7:34 pm

    5 stars
    I had some leftover roast chicken and didn’t know what to do with it. Then I found this recipe.. so quick, so easy! So delicious!! Definitely a win for this tired mummy. I served it with a generous helping of chicken and some crusty bread to make it into a meal. Next time I’ll add some greens as well.

    Reply
  12. Regina says

    August 6, 2022 at 2:22 pm

    5 stars
    Have always followed you nagi thank you for you recipes and tips

    Reply
  13. Wendy says

    August 2, 2022 at 3:10 pm

    5 stars
    Another super easy and tasty recipe!! Made this for my grandchildren, they loved it 👌🏻

    Reply
  14. Gordana says

    July 24, 2022 at 10:35 pm

    5 stars
    made this tonight. So easy to cook. I didn’t have any ginger or the Chinese wine, but it was still delicious will be making again with all the ingredients. I added a tin of corn kernels as well for a bit of crunch. Scrumptious.o

    Reply
  15. Kama says

    July 5, 2022 at 5:37 pm

    5 stars
    So easy and delicious, I’ve been craving this childhood favourite that I hadn’t had in years and your recipe tastes just like I remember it.

    Feels like warm hug on a dreary winters day.

    Thanks your sharing your delicious recipes.

    Reply
  16. Sue Dalitz says

    July 3, 2022 at 11:25 am

    5 stars
    This has become a real go-to for me. I make it regularly, and what I don’t scoff on the spot I freeze in single serves. To make things even easier – I borrowed from a more recent recipe of yours and checked the volume of the corn tin. Turns out it is just short of the 2 cups needed for the stock, so I added a can of water to the corn in the pot and made my cornflour slurry in the tin with about another 1/4 cup water, added everything else bar the egg and added that, getting those last bits of corn. Then the egg went in the can also to add at the end. So simple!

    Reply
  17. Donna says

    June 12, 2022 at 9:07 am

    Hi Nagi, would love to make this fresh on our boat tomorrow, can I double it or should I make 2 batches? Looks delicious 😋

    Reply
  18. Bree says

    June 11, 2022 at 1:47 pm

    5 stars
    I currently have the flu so my energy level is absolutely zero – but this took pretty much zero energy to make, and was so lovely and comforting! Thanks Nagi!

    Reply
  19. Selena Wakefiekd says

    June 6, 2022 at 1:10 pm

    5 stars
    The best and simplest recipe. My Husband and 9 yr old love. Never fail recipes as always.

    Reply
  20. Bronwyn Hunt says

    May 29, 2022 at 11:11 am

    5 stars
    I made this today and it was excellent. It was very satisfying. We live half an hour away from a supermarket and so have to often make do with substitutes from the pantry for items in a recipe. I had a tin of corn kernels which i mixed into the soup with a blender to substitute for the creamed corn. Not rocket science really but handy. Corn kernels can be turned into cream corn, but creamed corn cannot be turned into kernels hence i keep tinned corn kernels in the pantry. Many thanks Nagi. You are my go to person for any recipe i need. Yours always work and are always delicious. Never had a score less than 4.5/5. Most are 5/5.

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