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Chicken and Corn Soup is a ultimate comfort food hug in a bowl, brimming with cozy vibes, hearty goodness, and flavors that make you feel instantly at home. This recipe is the perfect blend of nourishing ingredients and simple techniques, delivering a warm, satisfying dish that's ideal for chilly evenings or anytime.
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Start by grabbing a big pot (the kind that can handle all this goodness) and throwing in a 4-pound chicken along with one chopped onion. Cover it with water. This is the base of your soup, so think of it as the foundation of a flavorful masterpiece.
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Set the pot over medium heat and let it simmer gently. Coax out all the rich, savory flavors from the chicken while it becomes fall-off-the-bone tender. This will take about an hour, but trust me, it's worth the wait. Your kitchen will smell like pure comfort in no time!
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Once the chicken is done, carefully scoop it out and let it cool just enough to handle. Shred it into bite-sized pieces like the soup pro you are and set it aside. Don't even think about tossing that broth's liquid gold, full of deep, chicken-y flavor that forms the heart of this dish.
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Toss in a bag of frozen whole kernel corn and 1/2 cup of chopped celery. These add a sweetness and crunch that balance the soup's richness. Season generously with salt and freshly cracked black pepper, adjusting to taste. Let it all simmer gently, giving the flavors time to meld together like the perfect symphony.
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While the soup is bubbling away, let's whip up some dreamy dumplings. In a bowl, mix 1 cup of all-purpose flour, 1 large egg, a pinch of salt, and just enough milk (about ¼ cup) to create a soft dough. It should be sticky but manageable—not too dry or runny.
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Drop small spoonfuls of this dough directly into the simmering soup. As they cook, they'll puff up into light, fluffy pillows of joy. Let them simmer for about 10 minutes, and resist the urge to stir too much—you don't want to break them up.
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Now it's time to bring back the chicken! Stir in the shredded chicken you set aside earlier, letting it warm through and soak up the soup's flavors. This step ties everything together, turning the soup into a hearty, protein-packed bowl of comfort.
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For the final flourish, garnish the soup with 2 chopped hard-cooked eggs. This adds a rich, creamy touch and a little extra protein punch, taking the dish from comforting to downright luxurious.
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Serve your chicken and corn soup piping hot, ladling it into bowls that'll warm your hands as much as your heart.