Chicken & Prawn Soup

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Servings: 4 Difficulty: Intermediate
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A comforting, silky broth with tender chicken, sweet prawns, and delicate egg ribbons.
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This Chicken & Prawn Soup is a quick, comforting dish that balances savory depth with delicate textures. Made with a rich chicken consomme base, it features tender strips of cornflour-coated chicken and sweet, succulent prawns. The addition of fresh garlic and soy sauce provides an aromatic, umami-rich flavor profile, while the beaten egg stirred in at the end creates beautiful, silky ribbons that thicken the broth slightly. It’s perfect for a light weeknight dinner or a soothing meal when you need something warm and nourishing. Simple to prepare with pantry staples, this soup delivers restaurant-quality comfort in under an hour.

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Chicken & Prawn Soup

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Difficulty: Intermediate
Servings: 4 Calories: 160.8

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This Chicken & Prawn Soup is a quick, comforting dish that balances savory depth with delicate textures. Made with a rich chicken consomme base, it features tender strips of cornflour-coated chicken and sweet, succulent prawns. The addition of fresh garlic and soy sauce provides an aromatic, umami-rich flavor profile, while the beaten egg stirred in at the end creates beautiful, silky ribbons that thicken the broth slightly. It&# 226;ÂÂs perfect for a light weeknight dinner or a soothing meal when you need something warm and nourishing. Simple to prepare with pantry staples, this soup delivers restaurant-quality comfort in under an hour.

Ingredients

Directions

  1. Slice the chicken breast into thin, bite-sized strips.
  2. Peel and devein the prawns if necessary, ensuring they are thawed if frozen.
  3. Peel and finely chop the garlic clove.
  4. Place the chicken strips and cornflour in a resealable plastic bag, seal, and shake until the chicken is evenly coated.
  5. Heat the chicken consomme in a large saucepan or pot over medium-high heat until it begins to simmer.
  6. Add the coated chicken strips to the simmering broth and cook for 10 minutes, or until the chicken is tender and cooked through.
  7. Stir in the prawns, chopped garlic, soy sauce, and a generous amount of black pepper.
  8. Reduce heat to low and pour the beaten egg into the soup in a thin, steady stream while stirring constantly with a fork or chopsticks to create delicate egg ribbons.
  9. Serve immediately while hot.

Nutrition Facts

Servings 4

Amount Per Serving
Calories 160.8kcal
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 6.9g11%
Saturated Fat 1.9g10%
Cholesterol 65.8mg22%
Sodium 59.5mg3%
Total Carbohydrate 0.0g0%
Dietary Fiber 0.0g0%
Sugars 0.0g
Protein 21.2g43%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily value may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

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