Chicken Corn Egg Flower Soup Recipe

Craving that authentic Chinese restaurant chicken corn egg drop soup? This recipe recreates the magic, inspired by a Kikkoman soy sauce recipe, but elevated to perfection! Enjoy a flavorful, silky smooth soup bursting with tender chicken, sweet corn, and delicate egg ribbons in under 30 minutes. Perfect for a weeknight meal or a comforting weekend treat.

Prep Time 10 mins
Cook Time 20 mins
Calories 124.4 kcal
Protein 33g
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Ingredients for Chicken Corn Egg Flower Soup

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How to Make Chicken Corn Egg Flower Soup

  1. In a medium saucepan, combine 6 cups chicken broth and 1 inch of thinly sliced ginger.
  2. Bring the mixture to a boil over high heat.
  3. Reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer for 5 minutes to infuse the broth with ginger flavor.
  4. Remove the ginger slices from the soup.
  5. In a small bowl, whisk together 1 tablespoon of cornstarch and 1/4 cup of cold water until smooth.
  6. Add the 1 cup of frozen corn kernels to the saucepan. Stir in the cornstarch slurry.
  7. Cook over medium-high heat, stirring constantly, until the soup boils and slightly thickens (about 1-2 minutes).
  8. Slowly drizzle the 2 lightly beaten eggs into the boiling soup while stirring constantly in one direction with a light hand to create delicate egg ribbons.
  9. Add 1 1/2 cups of shredded or diced cooked chicken to the soup.
  10. Reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer for 10 minutes to heat the chicken through.
  11. Remove the soup from the heat.
  12. Stir in 2 tablespoons of Kikkoman soy sauce (adjust to your taste) and 2 thinly sliced green onions.
  13. Serve the soup immediately and enjoy!

Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)

Sodium

44 g

Sugar

4g

Fat

3g

Carbs

2g

Frequently Asked Questions

How long does it take to make Chicken Corn Egg Flower Soup?

Chicken Corn Egg Flower Soup takes about 30 minutes from start to finish — roughly 10 minutes to prepare and 20 minutes to cook.

How many calories are in Chicken Corn Egg Flower Soup?

Chicken Corn Egg Flower Soup has approximately 124.4 calories per serving, with about 33 g protein, 2 g carbohydrates and 3 g fat.

What ingredients do I need for Chicken Corn Egg Flower Soup?

The key ingredients for Chicken Corn Egg Flower Soup are Fat Free Chicken Broth, Gingerroot, Cornstarch, Whole Kernel Corn, Egg, Boneless Skinless Chicken. See the full list with measurements above.

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