Sweet Corn Chicken Soup (Recipe With Step By Step Pictures) (2024)

FAQs

What is chicken and sweetcorn soup made of? ›

Little chunks of chicken are cooked with sweetcorn and stock, plus couple of little flavour enhancers – like white pepper and sesame oil. It's all finished off with that classic fluffy egg, feathered into the broth. Utterly scrumptious and ready in 20 minutes!

The main ingredient in corn soup is sweet corn. There are many different ways to prepare corn soup. Some recipes include fresh corn while others use tinned corn. This recipe includes fresh sweet corn kernels, water, pepper, cornflour, scallions, celery, oil and salt.

Chicken and sweet corn soup

Make ahead: The whole soup may be made ahead and kept, covered in the fridge for up to three days or the freezer for up to three months.

Add flour or cornflour

You can also use flour or cornflour to thicken a soup. Put a tablespoon of either into a small bowl and stir in 2-3 tbsp of the soup until you have a smooth mixture. Stir this back into the soup and bring it to a simmer.

If you want your chicken soup to be tasty with a mild sweetness, you should add some peeled carrots cut into round slices. Say about 1 1/2 cups per quart of soup. That should do the trick, but no sugar.

Sweet corn is a good natural source of iron which might help form blood cells. Thus, it may help manage anaemia. It also contains folic acid and niacin, which are important for forming blood cells. In addition, folic acid and vitamin B12 may prevent the development of anaemia resulting from vitamin deficiency.

Corn contains natural carbohydrates which are broken down into simple sugars during digestion. Sugars from food are absorbed into your bloodstream and can raise your blood sugar levels. Every person will have a unique glycemic response to corn. Some people may experience higher blood glucose levels and others may not.

Every 100 grams of sweet corn offers 19 grams of carbohydrates, 3.2 grams of proteins, and 1.18 grams of fat. This means that sweet corn may cause a moderate-to-rapid increase in blood sugar levels after it is eaten. A person living with diabetes should take this into consideration before consuming this type of corn.

A general rule of thumb is that soup can be stored in the refrigerator for about three days, but you should always taste your dish before deciding to reheat. A clear, vegetable-based soup with some acidity, such as tomatoes, may last longer. Chicken soup usually lasts three to five days.

Food should not be at room temperature for more than two hours. Shallow containers or small amounts of hot food can be placed directly in the refrigerator or rapidly chilled in an ice or cold water bath before refrigerating. Cover foods to retain moisture and prevent them from picking up odors from other foods.

How can you tell if chicken soup has gone bad? ›

Mold growth: A week of storage can result in mold on the surface of the soup or in the container is a strong indication of spoilage. Mold can produce toxins that can cause food poisoning. Unusual texture: If the soup appears slimy, gelled, or has a strange consistency, it's best to discard it.

Heavy cream

Use heavy cream as a keto-friendly thickening option for your soups and broths. Heavy cream has more fat than regular whole milk, so you can add it to your soup recipes without worrying about it curdling.

Most households already have plain flour in their kitchens, which makes it an easy swap for cornflour in many recipes. The natural starches in wheat can be used to thicken soups and sauces. There's a reason every luxurious macaroni cheese sauce starts with flour. But it's not the same as cornflour.

For the best results, never add flour or cornstarch directly to your soup. If you do, it will clump up on top. Instead, ladle a small amount of broth into a separate bowl and let it cool. Add a few tablespoons of flour or cornstarch to the bowl and whisk until it's blended smooth.

While there are many variations in the recipe, it usually contains chicken strips in broth, onions, vegetables (mainly carrots, cabbage and celery), and macaroni noodles. It is cooked with evaporated milk to give it richer flavor.

Whisk in the sweetcorn purée until smooth, then add the remaining sweetcorn kernels and the shredded chicken. Simmer for 4-5 mins to heat through. Remove the pan from the heat and pour in the egg, stirring continuously to create little threads. Season with black pepper and scatter in the coriander.

Made with chicken cutlets, fresh corn, spices, and cream, then served up dip-style with grilled corn, spicy chili butter, and salty crumbled Mexican cotija cheese on top. This dish is totally delicious, especially with rice, avocado, and tortillas on the side for soaking up all that creamy corn sauce.

Corn soup can be part of a weight loss-friendly diet if prepared with minimal added fats and rich in vegetables. Focus on portion control and overall balanced nutrition. For more diet tips and weight loss recipes, visit my Quora Profile dedicated to Healthy Eating.