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.
Chicken & Prawn Soup
Description
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
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Slice the chicken breast into thin, bite-sized strips.
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Peel and devein the prawns if necessary, ensuring they are thawed if frozen.
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Peel and finely chop the garlic clove.
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Place the chicken strips and cornflour in a resealable plastic bag, seal, and shake until the chicken is evenly coated.
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Heat the chicken consomme in a large saucepan or pot over medium-high heat until it begins to simmer.
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Add the coated chicken strips to the simmering broth and cook for 10 minutes, or until the chicken is tender and cooked through.
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Stir in the prawns, chopped garlic, soy sauce, and a generous amount of black pepper.
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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.
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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.