Corn Soup With Ginger

Ingredients

• 1 (15 ounce) can creamed corn

• 1 quart chicken stock
• 1 tablespoon rice wine (optional)
• 1 teaspoon salt (to taste)
• 1/4 teaspoon ground pepper
• 1/2 cup minced ham
• 1/2 teaspoon minced fresh ginger
• 2 1/2 tablespoons cornstarch
• 3 tablespoons cold water
• 1 beaten egg

Directions

1. 1

   Bring the first 5 ingredients to a boil.

2. 2

   Add the ham and ginger and bring back to a boil.

3. 3

   Mix the cornstarch wtih the cold water until smooth.

4. 4

   Add 3 tablespoons of the soup to the cornstarch mixture, then very gradually add that mixture to the soup, stirring constantly to prevent lumps.

5. 5

   Reduce heat and rapidly stir in the beaten egg. Serve immediately.