Chicken and Baby Corn Soup

Amayzng30's Note:

This is a clear, light soup that has elements of Spanish flavor, mixed with a touch of Asia. It is wonderful for a starter or perfect for a light lunch. It is my adaptation of a Paragon Press recipe.

• Total Time: 32 mins
• Prep Time: 7 mins
• Cook Time: 25 mins

Ingredients:

Servings: 4

• 1 (6 ounce) boneless skinless chicken breasts
• 2 tablespoons canola oil
• 5 scallions , thinly sliced
• 1 red bell pepper , chopped
• 2 garlic cloves , crushed
• 4 ½ ounces baby corn , sliced (canned)
• 7 ounces corn kernels (canned)
• 4 cups chicken broth
• 2 tablespoons dry sherry
• 2 teaspoons cornstarch
• 1 teaspoon hot sauce , such as Cholula
• ¼ teaspoon saffron
• 2 tomatoes , diced
• 2 tablespoons cilantro , finely chopped

Directions:

1. Clean chicken breast, then cut lengthwise into four strips. Thinly slice strips across the grain.
2. In a large saucepan or stock pot, heat the oil over medium-high heat, until almost smoking, and then add chicken, stirring constantly. Cook chicken 3-4 minutes or until lightly browned.
3. Add the scallions, bell pepper, and garlic, and cook, stirring, 2-3 more minutes.
4. Add the baby corn and stock and bring to a boil. Cook 3 minutes.
5. Add the corn kernels and hot sauce, and continue to cook about 5-7 more minutes.
6. Blend the sherry and cornstarch and add to the soup. Add the tomatoes and cook an additional 2-3 minutes.
7. Just before serving, add the saffron threads, allowing them to dissolve for a few minutes. Then stir in the cilantro and serve hot.

Reviews

[lazyme]

We loved this soup! It was simple to prepare and very tasty. DH kept asking me why I was stir-frying a soup, lol. The saffron added just the right touch both to taste and color. Thanks Amayzng30 for a delicious soup that we will repeat again.