Corn Soup With Ginger

Name: Corn Soup With Ginger
Ingredients: 1 (15 ounce) can creamed corn; 1 quart chicken stock; 1 tablespoon rice wine (optional); 1 teaspoon salt (to taste); 1/4 teaspoon ground pepper; 1/2 cup minced ham; 1/2 teaspoon minced fresh ginger; 2 1/2 tablespoons cornstarch; 3 tablespoons cold water; 1 beaten egg

10 ingredients

5 steps

Ingredients

1 (15 ounce) can creamed corn
1 quart chicken stock
1 tablespoon rice wine (optional)
1 teaspoon salt (to taste)
1/4 teaspoon ground pepper
1/2 cup minced ham
1/2 teaspoon minced fresh ginger
2 1/2 tablespoons cornstarch
3 tablespoons cold water
1 beaten egg

Directions

1

Bring the first 5 ingredients to a boil.
2

Add the ham and ginger and bring back to a boil.
3

Mix the cornstarch wtih the cold water until smooth.
4

Add 3 tablespoons of the soup to the cornstarch mixture, then very gradually add that mixture to the soup, stirring constantly to prevent lumps.
5

Reduce heat and rapidly stir in the beaten egg. Serve immediately.