Velvet Corn Soup

Name: Velvet Corn Soup
Ingredients: 1/4 pound medium raw shrimp, deveined and coarsely chopped; 6 cups chicken broth; 1/2 cup diced cooked ham; 1/4 cup coarsely chopped water chestnuts; 1 can (16 ounce) cream style corn; 3 tablespoons cornstarch dissolved in 1/3 cup water; 2 egg whites, lightly beaten; 1 green onion, thinly sliced; 2 teaspoons sesame oil; 1/8 teaspoon white pepper; Salt to taste

11 ingredients

7 steps

Ingredients

1/4 pound medium raw shrimp, deveined and coarsely chopped
6 cups chicken broth
1/2 cup diced cooked ham
1/4 cup coarsely chopped water chestnuts
1 can (16 ounce) cream style corn
3 tablespoons cornstarch dissolved in 1/3 cup water
2 egg whites, lightly beaten
1 green onion, thinly sliced
2 teaspoons sesame oil
1/8 teaspoon white pepper
Salt to taste

Directions

1

Place broth in a large pot and bring to a boil.
2

Add shrimp, ham, water, chestnuts, and corn.
3

Reduce heat to medium and simmer, stirring frequently.
4

Add cornstarch solution and cook, stirring, until soup boils and thickens slightly.
5

Turn off heat.
6

Add egg whites, stirring until they form long threads.
7

Stir in green onion, sesame oil, pepper and salt, to taste.