Ginger Scented Asian Soup

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. 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. 2

   Remove ginger chunks.

3. 3

   Add corn (and cayenne if using) and heat to boil.

4. 4

   Meanwhile combine cornstarch and cold water.

5. 5

   Add cornstarch mixture to soup and boil for a few minutes until soup has thickened.

6. 6

   Add ham and heat through - shouldn't take long since its finely diced.

7. 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.