Ginger Scented Asian Soup

Submitted by Brooke the Cook in

"This is a lovely Asian style soup with corn, egg, ham and sesame oil."

 

• Ready In: 35mins
• Ingredients: 10
• Serves: 2-3

ingredients

• 2 1⁄2 cups fat-free chicken broth
• 1⁄2 cup water
• 1 inch fresh ginger, cut in 2-4 pieces
• 1 (14 3/4 ounce) can creamed corn
• 1⁄4 - 1⁄2 teaspoon cayenne pepper (optional)
• 1 1⁄2 tablespoons cornstarch
• 1⁄4 cup cold water
• 4 ounces turkey ham, finely diced
• 1⁄2 teaspoon sesame oil
• 1 egg white, slightly beaten

directions

1. Combine broth, water and slices of fresh ginger over medium heat in a medium saucepan. Bring to slow boil and simmer for 10-15 minutes.
2. Remove ginger chunks.
3. Add corn (and cayenne if using) and heat to boil.
4. Meanwhile combine cornstarch and cold water.
5. Add cornstarch mixture to soup and boil for a few minutes until soup has thickened.
6. Add ham and heat through - shouldn't take long since its finely diced.
7. Remove from heat. Add sesame oil and then SLOWLY add egg white while stirring. Adding the egg white slowly will help create a pretty ribbon effect.