Jeff Misenti
March 1, 2026
Difficulty Level: easy
10 min Prep
30 min Cook
40 min Total
4 Servings
Some days you want nothing more than a flavorsome soup that brings pure comfort. This chicken corn soup recipe hits those notes without missing a beat.
The ingredients are fairly simple. The creamed corn gives the broth a smooth texture, the corn kernels add texture, and when combined with chicken, they add depth.
What’s most surprising about this recipe is that it all comes together fairly quickly and, more importantly, easily. Most of the prep can be done in 10 minutes, and the cooking can be largely left to itself. In 40 minutes, you can have a delicious meal ready.
If a cozy chicken corn soup sounds good to you, check out the ingredients and cooking steps below.
Chicken Corn Soup Ingredients
- 2 tablespoons of vegetable oil
- 1 small onion, finely chopped
- 2 cloves of garlic, minced
- 1 pound of boneless, skinless chicken breasts, diced
- 4 cups of chicken broth
- 1 can of creamed corn (15 ounces)
- 1 cup of sweet corn kernels, fresh or frozen
- 1 tablespoon of soy sauce
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 1 tablespoon of cornstarch
- 2 tablespoons of water
- 2 green onions, sliced
Chicken Corn Soup Instructions
- Warm the oil in a large pot over medium heat.
- Add the onion and cook for 4 minutes, until it softens and turns translucent.
- Add the garlic and mix. Let it cook for 1 minute.
- Add the diced chicken. Cook for 10 minutes, stirring now and then, until the chicken is cooked through.
- Pour in the broth.
- Then add creamed corn and the corn kernels. Stir well.
- Add soy sauce, then season with pepper and salt.
- Bring to a gentle boil, then lower the heat and simmer for 15 minutes so the flavors settle in.
- Whisk cornstarch with water in a small bowl until smooth.
- Stir the soup and slowly pour in the cornstarch slurry so it thickens without clumps.
- Let it cook for a further 2 minutes.
- Turn off the heat and top with sliced green onions.
Nutrition
Calories: 235cal
Carbohydrate: 20g
Protein: 21g
Fat: 8g
Cholesterol: 78mg
Sodium: 610mg