CHINESE CHICKEN AND CORN SOUP

Chinese Chicken and Corn Soup image

Provided by Halcyon Eve

Time 30m

Yield 6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 13

1 (5 -6 ounce) skinless chicken breast halves
2 tablespoons chinese rice wine or 2 tablespoons dry sherry
1 1/2 teaspoons dark sesame oil, divided
3 tablespoons cornstarch, divided
1 garlic clove, peeled and minced
1 tablespoon finely shredded fresh ginger
4 cups reduced-sodium fat-free chicken broth
1 (12 ounce) container shelf-stable firm silken tofu, cut into 1/2 inch cubes
1 1/2 cups frozen corn
1 large egg, lightly beaten
1/2 cup thinly sliced green onion (including tops)
salt
white pepper

Steps:

Rinse chicken and pat dry. Slice crosswise into 1/8-inch thick strips. Combine with rice wine, 1/2 tsp sesame oil, and 1 tbsp cornstarch in a small bowl.
In a 3-4 quart nonstick pan over high heat, stir garlic and ginger in 1/2 tsp sesame oil for 10 seconds. Add chicken and stir-fry until no longer pink on surface, about 2 minutes.
Add broth; cover pan and bring to a boil. Add tofu and corn to broth and return to a simmer.
In a small bowl, combine remaining 2 tbsp cornstarch and 1/4 cup cold water until smooth. Add to soup; bring to boil, stirring constantly. Pour egg into soup, stirring gently for about 30 seconds to form thin strands of egg. Add remaining 1/2 tsp sesame oil, green onions, and season to taste with salt and white pepper. Ladle into bowls and serve.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 182.7, Fat 4.7, SaturatedFat 0.9, Cholesterol 46.2, Sodium 64.3, Carbohydrate 23.4, Fiber 2.3, Sugar 1, Protein 12.7