This Chicken & Sweetcorn Soup is a homemade version of the beloved Chinese takeaway classic—light, nourishing, and incredibly easy to make. With delicate flavors from chicken stock, garlic, and sweetcorn, and a satisfying texture from shredded chicken and egg ribbons, this soup is both comforting and nutritious. It’s high in protein, low in fat, and takes just 25 minutes to prepare, making it ideal for busy weeknights or a cozy starter to a Chinese-inspired meal. Serve with spring onions and prawn crackers for that authentic touch!

Ingredients:

• 2 chicken breasts
  
  

• 1 tsp garlic paste
  
  

• ½ tsp salt
  
  

• 1 chicken stock cube
  
  

• 2 tbsp cornflour
  
  

• 1 egg
  
  

• 3½ mugs water
  
  

• 1 mug frozen sweetcorn
  
  

Optional for serving:

• 1 spring onion, chopped
  
  

• Prawn crackers

Directions:

1. Slice each chicken breast into about 3 thin strips.

2. Heat a non-stick pan over medium heat with a small dash of oil.

3. Add chicken strips, garlic paste, and salt to the pan. Stir and lightly brown the chicken until just cooked on the outside.

4. Pour in the water and add the stock cube. Stir to dissolve, then bring to a low simmer.

5. Simmer for 10 minutes. Turn off the heat and shred the chicken using two forks. If it’s difficult to shred, simmer for a few more minutes.

6. Once shredded, add the frozen sweetcorn and continue to cook on a low simmer for 5 minutes.

7. In a mug or small bowl, beat the egg until combined. In a separate bowl, mix cornflour with 2–3 tablespoons of water to form a smooth paste.

8. Add the cornflour mixture to the soup and stir well.

9. Stir the soup in a circular motion, then slowly pour in the beaten egg while continuing to stir to create silky egg strands.

10. Cook for another 2 minutes. Serve hot, optionally garnished with spring onions and a side of prawn crackers.
    
    

Nutritional Information (per serving, approx., serves 4):

• Calories: 177 kcal

• Total Fat: 6 g

• Saturated Fat: 2 g

• Trans Fat: 0 g

• Unsaturated Fat: 4 g

• Carbohydrates: 7 g

• Fibre: 1 g

• Sugar: 3 g

• Protein: 22 g