Ginger Scented Asian Soup

Total Time: 35 mins Preparation Time: 5 mins Cook Time: 30 mins

Ingredients

• Servings: 2
• 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 , slightly beaten

Recipe

• 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 while stirring. adding the egg slowly will help create a pretty ribbon effect.