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Sweet Corn Chicken Soup

Thick and Creamy Sweet Corn Chicken Soup is an Indo-Chinese Soup that takes just 20 minutes to make from scratch. Watch the detailed video to learn how to make this easy Corn Chicken soup in an Instant Pot. Stove Top instructions also included in case if you don't have an Instant Pot.
Course Soup
Cuisine Chinese
Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 25 minutes
Servings 4 people
Calories 256kcal

Ingredients

  • 1 tbsp Oil
  • ½ cup Onion chopped
  • 1 tbsp Garlic Minced
  • ½ tablespoon Ginger Minced
  • 4 cups Chicken Stock
  • 2 medium Chicken breast
  • ½ cup Fresh Corn Kernel
  • 1.5 cup Creamed Corn 
  • 1 tablespoon Soy sauce
  • 1 egg
  • 2 tablespoon Cornstarch 
  • ¼ cup water
  • Salt and Pepper per taste
  • Green Onion for garnishing

Instructions

To Make in the Instant Pot

  • Set Instant Pot in Saute mode. Once the timer is off and the sign says 'ON', add oil. 
  • When the oil is hot, add chopped onion. Cook for a couple of minutes until it has softened and looks translucent.
  • Stir in ginger and garlic. Saute for a minute, until the raw smell is gone.
  • Pour in Chicken Stock. Season with salt. Add Chicken Breast to the pot.
  • Close the lid. Set to 'Manual Mode' and 6 minutes.  Put the vent to sealing position.  Let it cook on high pressure for 6 minutes.
  • When the countdown is over, let the pressure release naturally for 10 minutes. Then do a quick release. 
  • Remove cooked chicken using a spatula and keep aside covered. 
  • Set Instant Pot to saute mode again. Add corn kernel and Creamed Corn. Stir well
  • Mix cornstarch and water. Stir gradually to the soup using a slotted spoon. Let it come to a boil. At this point, the soup will start to thicken.
  • Beat egg using a fork. Stir slowly to the soup in two parts. While pouring the egg using one hand, keep stirring the soup slowly and continuously with a fork in another hand.
  • Let the soup get cooked for a minute.
  • Meanwhile, shred chicken using two forks. Add shredded chicken to the pot. Followed by Soy Sauce. Mix everything well.
  • Switch off the Instant Pot. Adjust seasoning. 
  • While serving sprinkle green onion on top.

To Make soup on Stove Top

  • Take a heavy bottom soup pot.  Follow the first 4 steps as above. 
  • Close the lid and let the Chicken Breast in low-medium heat for about 8 minutes. 
  • Once the Chicken is cooked through, remove and keep it aside. Follow step 8-12 as mentioned above.
  • Switch off the flame. Adjust seasoning and serve.

Nutrition

Serving: 200g | Calories: 256kcal | Carbohydrates: 37g | Protein: 10g | Fat: 8g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 48mg | Sodium: 889mg | Potassium: 486mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 9g | Vitamin A: 165IU | Vitamin C: 8.3mg | Calcium: 24mg | Iron: 1.3mg

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