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Grandma's Chicken Noodle Soup

Grandma's Chicken Noodle Soup

4.6

Prep
15 min
Cook
30 min
Total
45 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Gather the ingredients.
  2. 2 Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Add egg noodles and oil, and boil until noodles are tender, about 8 minutes. Drain, rinse under cool running water, and drain again.
  3. 3 Bring broth, salt, and poultry seasoning to a boil in a Dutch oven. Stir in celery and onion; reduce the heat, cover, and simmer until vegetables have softened, about 15 minutes.
  4. 4 Mix cornstarch and water together in a small bowl until cornstarch is completely dissolved; gradually stir into soup. Stir in noodles and chicken, and cook until heated through, 2 to 3 minutes.
  5. 5 Serve hot and enjoy!

By CORWYNN DARKHOLME

Basic Chicken Soup

Basic Chicken Soup

4.0

Prep
20 min
Cook
45 min
Total
65 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Mix 1 cup water and cornstarch in a bowl until cornstarch dissolves.
  2. 2 Heat olive oil and garlic in a large pot over medium heat for 1 minute. Add carrots, celery, and salt; cook until tender, 5 to 10 minutes. Add chicken; cook until no longer pink in the center and the juices run clear, about 7 minutes. Add remaining 7 cups water and chicken soup base.
  3. 3 Bring to a boil, stirring any browned bits off the bottom with a spatula. Boil for 20 minutes. Add cornstarch mixture, sage, and pepper; mix well and continue to boil for 5 minutes. Remove from the heat and add lemon juice.

By Robyn Stone

Mushroom and Chicken with Sour Cream Soup

Mushroom and Chicken with Sour Cream Soup

4.6

Prep
20 min
Cook
30 min
Total
50 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Melt butter in a large skillet over medium heat. Add tarragon, nutmeg, green onions, and salt. Cook until the green onions soften, about 4 minutes. Add mushrooms and continue cooking until tender, about 5 minutes more. Fold in chicken and continue to cook until just heated through, about 1 minute. Sprinkle flour over mixture, stirring until completely absorbed into mixture, 3 to 4 minutes.
  2. 2 Dissolve bouillon cubes in hot water. Add to the skillet about 1/2 cup at a time, stirring to dissolve any clumps of flour between batches. Increase heat and bring mixture to a boil. Lower heat to medium. Add sour cream and stir until well combined. .
  3. 3 Dissolve cornstarch into cold milk, then stir into soup. Increase the heat to medium-high and cook until soup begins to bubble, but not boil. Lower heat to medium, add lemon juice, hot sauce, and salt and pepper to taste. Serve hot.

By Katie Davis

Leek and Potato Soup with Shrimp and Corn

Leek and Potato Soup with Shrimp and Corn

3.6

Prep
35 min
Cook
360 min
Total
395 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Cook and stir bacon in a skillet over medium heat until evenly browned, about 10 minutes. Drain bacon on a paper towel-lined plate, reserving about 1 tablespoon bacon grease in the skillet.
  2. 2 Cook and stir leeks and celery in bacon grease over medium heat until leeks soften, about 5 minutes.
  3. 3 Stir garlic into leek mixture until fragrant, about 2 minutes more. Transfer mixture to a slow cooker.
  4. 4 Place drained bacon, potatoes, chicken broth, 2 cups water, dried thyme, paprika, cayenne pepper, salt, and black pepper in the slow cooker.
  5. 5 Tie sprigs of fresh thyme together with kitchen string and add to the slow cooker.
  6. 6 Cook on High for 4 hours; add corn and cook for 1 more hour.
  7. 7 Reduce heat to Low; stir in milk and cook uncovered until slightly thickened, 30 to 40 minutes.
  8. 8 Meanwhile, bring a pot of water a boil. Cook tiger shrimp in boiling water until they are bright pink and no longer translucent in the center, about 3 minutes. Drain. Allow shrimp to cool slightly before peeling.
  9. 9 Mix cornstarch and 1 tablespoon water in a bowl until combined.
  10. 10 Stir cornstarch mixture into slow cooker and heat until the soup thickens, about 3 minutes.
  11. 11 Stir peeled shrimp and parsley into soup. Remove fresh thyme sprigs and season soup with salt and black pepper before serving.

By angie

Easy Chinese Corn Soup

Easy Chinese Corn Soup

4.4

Prep
5 min
Cook
10 min
Total
15 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Combine corn and chicken broth in a saucepan. Bring to a boil over medium-high heat.
  2. 2 Mix together cornstarch and water in a small bowl or cup; pour into the boiling corn soup, and continue cooking for about 2 minutes, or until thickened.
  3. 3 Gradually add beaten egg while stirring the soup. Remove from heat and serve.

By Liz

Egg Drop Ramen Noodle Soup

Egg Drop Ramen Noodle Soup

4.0

Prep
5 min
Cook
10 min
Total
15 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Pour chicken stock and water into a large pot and bring to a boil.
  2. 2 Stir cornstarch and the 1 tablespoon cold water together in a cup to make a slurry. Remove about 1 cup of the boiling liquid and stir in the cornstarch slurry until dissolved. Add back into the pot and season with Thai seasoning and white pepper.
  3. 3 While the liquid is boiling, start stirring it in one direction quickly. When the liquid is moving in one direction, without you stirring it, pour in the eggs.
  4. 4 Reduce heat to a simmer and add ramen noodles. Discard flavor packets unless you want extra seasoning. In that case, season to taste with as much of flavor packet as you like. Simmer until noodles are soft and eggs have cooked through, 2 to 3 minutes.

By Katie Willett

Potato and Leek Soup

Potato and Leek Soup

4.7

Prep
15 min
Cook
60 min
Total
75 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Melt butter in a large pot over medium heat. Add leeks and season to taste with salt and pepper; cook and stir until leeks are tender, about 15 minutes.
  2. 2 Stir cornstarch into broth; pour broth into pot. Add potatoes and bring to a boil.
  3. 3 Stir in cream; reduce heat and simmer until potatoes are tender, about 30 minutes. Check seasoning before serving.

By Julie

Pick-Me-Up Egg Drop Soup

Pick-Me-Up Egg Drop Soup

4.5

Prep
15 min
Cook
15 min
Total
30 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Combine chicken broth, soy sauce, and sesame oil together in a small saucepan; bring to a boil. Stir udon pieces into broth and cook, stirring occasionally, until cooked through but are still firm to the bite, 10 to 12 minutes.
  2. 2 Whisk water and cornstarch together in a bowl. Whisk cornstarch mixture into broth mixture until smooth and thickened slightly. Gradually pour in eggs, stirring gently and constantly, until eggs are wispy and cooked through, 2 to 3 minutes. Season with sea salt and black pepper.

By Clarissa Leigh

Egg Drop Soup (Better than Restaurant Quality!)

Egg Drop Soup (Better than Restaurant Quality!)

4.6

Prep
5 min
Cook
10 min
Total
15 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Gather all ingredients.
  2. 2 Combine chicken broth, soy sauce, and sesame oil in a small saucepan over medium heat; bring to a boil.
  3. 3 Stir water and cornstarch together in a small bowl until cornstarch is dissolved; pour into boiling broth. Stir in food coloring.
  4. 4 Slowly pour in beaten egg, stirring constantly in one direction to form thin egg ribbons. Season soup with white pepper and salt.
  5. 5 Serve hot, garnished with fresh chives. Enjoy!

By Darren

Chef John's Hot and Sour Soup

Chef John's Hot and Sour Soup

4.8

Prep
20 min
Cook
30 min
Total
65 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Gather the ingredients.
  2. 2 Soak dried shiitake mushrooms in hot water, stirring occasionally, until soft, 15 to 20 minutes. Drain well and slice into thin strips.
  3. 3 Whisk soy sauce, vinegar, ground white pepper, and sesame oil together in a small bowl for hot and sour mixture; set aside until needed.
  4. 4 Whisk cornstarch and water together in another small bowl for slurry; set aside until needed.
  5. 5 Heat vegetable oil in a saucepan over medium-high heat. Add ginger, sliced green onions, and shiitake mushrooms. Cook, stirring, for about 2 minutes. Pour in chicken broth and bring up to a simmer. Reduce heat to medium and simmer for 5 minutes.
  6. 6 Stir in carrot, red pepper, bamboo shoots, tofu, and the hot and sour mixture. Let simmer for 5 minutes.
  7. 7 Raise heat to medium-high and bring to a boil. Stir the soup slowly with a spoon while transferring in the beaten eggs in a steady stream to create thin ribbons. Keep stirring until the soup comes back to a boil. Reduce heat to medium.
  8. 8 Stir the cornstarch slurry to make sure it's well blended, then slowly drizzle it into the soup while stirring constantly. Soup should thicken up within 1 to 2 minutes. Turn off heat, taste for seasoning, and serve.
  9. 9 Enjoy!

By John Mitzewich

Gluten-Free Cream of Chicken Soup Replacer

Gluten-Free Cream of Chicken Soup Replacer

4.7

Prep
5 min
Cook
10 min
Total
15 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Gather the ingredients.
  2. 2 Stir chicken stock, milk, and cornstarch together in a small saucepan until cornstarch is dissolved.
  3. 3 Cook over medium heat, stirring constantly, until bubbling, about 5 minutes.
  4. 4 Reduce heat to medium-low; continue to cook and stir until mixture is very thick, about 5 minutes. Remove from heat.

By LADYSLEW

Cherry Pie Filling

Cherry Pie Filling

4.8

Prep
25 min
Cook
15 min
Total
40 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Gather the ingredients.
  2. 2 Place cherries into a saucepan over medium heat. Cover and cook, stirring often, until cherries release their juices and come to a simmer, 10 to 15 minutes.
  3. 3 Whisk sugar with cornstarch in a bowl until combined; pour mixture into hot cherries and juice. Stir until thoroughly combined.
  4. 4 Bring to a simmer over low heat; cook until thickened, about 2 minutes. Remove from heat and let cool before using as pie filling.

By mrsC

Coconut Milk Syrup

Coconut Milk Syrup

Prep
5 min
Cook
5 min
Total
10 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Stir coconut milk, sugar, cornstarch, and salt together with a whisk in a saucepan. Place saucepan over medium heat; cook, stirring continually, until the mixture begins to thicken, about 5 minutes.

By LISASLC44

Blackberry Cake Filling

Blackberry Cake Filling

4.8

Prep
10 min
Cook
5 min
Total
15 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Mix blackberries, confectioners' sugar, and cornstarch together in a saucepan; bring to a boil. Cook blackberry mixture, constantly stirring, until sauce is heated through and thickened, about 1 minute.

By kimmyg

Easy Haupia

Easy Haupia

3.7

Prep
5 min
Cook
10 min
Total
135 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Place cornstarch, sugar, and salt into a saucepan; stir in 1/2 cup coconut milk to make a smooth paste. Stir in remaining 1 1/2 cups coconut milk,; bring to a simmer over low heat, stirring constantly. Cook and stir until thickened so that it coats the back of a spoon, about 5 minutes. Pour into a 9x13-inch baking dish; refrigerate until cold.
  2. 2 Cut chilled pudding into 24 squares and serve cold.

By Hawaiian Deelit

Coconut Pancake Syrup

Coconut Pancake Syrup

4.5

Prep
5 min
Cook
5 min
Total
40 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Whisk together the coconut milk and cornstarch in a saucepan until the cornstarch is dissolved. Pour in the corn syrup, sugar, and coconut; bring to a boil, stirring continually. As soon as the mixture comes to a rolling boil, remove from heat. Allow to cool completely before serving.

By Kimberly Kahmann Harvey

Strawberry Cake Filling

Strawberry Cake Filling

4.7

Prep
5 min
Cook
10 min
Total
45 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Gather the ingredients.
  2. 2 Whisk water and cornstarch together in a large saucepan. Stir in strawberries and sugar.
  3. 3 Cook over medium heat until thickened, about 10 minutes. Allow to cool completely before use.

By Lisa

No-Added-Sugar Apple Pie

No-Added-Sugar Apple Pie

4.9

Prep
15 min
Cook
45 min
Total
60 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Line the bottom and sides of a 9-inch pie plate with one pie crust. Set second crust aside.
  2. 2 Whisk cornstarch, cinnamon, and 1/4 of the apple juice together in a bowl.
  3. 3 Simmer apples in remaining apple juice in a saucepan over medium heat until tender; add cornstarch mixture and stir until thickened.
  4. 4 Pour into bottom crust; cover filling with remaining pie crust. Flute the edges to seal then cut several slits in the top crust to allow steam to escape. Bake pie in the preheated oven until crust is golden brown, about 45 minutes.

By Barbara

Easy Cherry Compote

Easy Cherry Compote

5.0

Prep
5 min
Cook
10 min
Total
45 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Combine cherries, sugar, and cornstarch in a saucepan over medium heat; cook and stir constantly and bring to a boil.
  2. 2 Reduce heat; simmer until mixture becomes translucent, about 5 minutes.
  3. 3 Off heat, stir in lemon juice; cool to room temperature before serving, 30 to 60 minutes. Store compote in the refrigerator.

By Bethania

High Altitude Meringue for Pie

High Altitude Meringue for Pie

4.8

Prep
15 min
Cook
10 min
Total
25 min

Instructions

  1. 1 In a glass or ceramic bowl, stir together cornstarch, sugar, and salt. Mix in water. Heat in the microwave until mixture is thick and clear, about 2 minutes at full power. Set aside to cool slightly.
  2. 2 Beat egg whites in a large glass or metal bowl until foamy. Gradually pour in sugar mixture while continuing to whip egg whites until thick and stiff, enough to hold a peak. Cover pie filling completely with meringue, sealing to the edges. Bake as directed in the recipe, or in a preheated 450 degrees F (220 degrees C) oven until golden brown, 7 to 8 minutes.

By PAT79

Easy Blueberry Sauce

Easy Blueberry Sauce

4.9

Prep
5 min
Cook
15 min
Total
20 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Gather all ingredients.
  2. 2 Combine blueberries, sugar, water, and cornstarch in a saucepan; bring to a boil.
  3. 3 Reduce heat and simmer until thickened, about 10 minutes.
  4. 4 Enjoy!

By shadownc

Melt-in-Your-Mouth Shortbread

Melt-in-Your-Mouth Shortbread

4.3

Prep
10 min
Cook
15 min
Total
25 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C).
  2. 2 Beat butter in a large bowl with an electric mixer until light and fluffy. Add flour, confectioners' sugar, and cornstarch; beat on low for 1 minute, then high for 3 to 4 minutes. Drop spoonfuls of dough 2 inches apart onto ungreased cookie sheets.
  3. 3 Bake in the preheated oven until edges are golden, 12 to 15 minutes. Cool on the baking sheets briefly before removing to a wire rack to cool completely.

By Jennifer Wilton

Vanilla Pops with Fresh Berries

Vanilla Pops with Fresh Berries

5.0

Prep
15 min
Cook
10 min
Total
505 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Whisk almond milk, sugar, cornstarch, and vanilla extract together in a small saucepan until well combined; bring to a simmer, whisking frequently. Add coconut oil; cook over low heat until mixture thickened, stirring frequently, about 5 minutes. Cool, stirring occasionally.
  2. 2 Stir in berries, then spoon mixture into ice cream pop molds. Insert a handle or popsicle stick into each. Place in the freezer until solid, 8 hours to overnight.

By Almond Breeze

No-Sugar Apple Pie

No-Sugar Apple Pie

4.7

Prep
25 min
Cook
65 min
Total
90 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
  2. 2 Whisk 1/3 cup apple juice concentrate together with cornstarch and cinnamon in a small bowl. Set aside.
  3. 3 Simmer apples with remaining apple juice concentrate in a large saucepan until apples are tender, about 10 minutes. Stir in cornstarch mixture and continue to simmer until thickened. Remove from heat.
  4. 4 Spoon apple mixture into pastry-lined pie plate. Cover with top crust. Seal and flute edges. Cut steam vents in top.
  5. 5 Bake in the preheated oven until crust is golden brown, about 45 minutes.

By Carolyn

Vanilla Cream or Sauce

Vanilla Cream or Sauce

4.5

Prep
10 min
Cook
10 min
Total
70 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Heat 2 cups milk in a heavy saucepan over low heat until simmering, about 5 minutes.
  2. 2 Beat remaining 1/2 cup milk and cornstarch together in a bowl using a whisk until dissolved; add sugar and egg yolks and beat until smooth. Slowly pour milk mixture into simmering milk while gently whisking the simmering milk; simmer, stirring frequently, until thickened, about 3 minutes. Remove saucepan from heat and stir vanilla extract into sauce.
  3. 3 Pour the sauce through a wire mesh sieve into a bowl to remove any cornstarch lumps. Place a piece of plastic wrap on top of the sauce, ensuring the plastic wrap is touching the sauce to prevent a skin from forming; cool to room temperature, about 20 minutes.
  4. 4 Move sauce to refrigerator and chill completely cold, at least 30 minutes.

By Northstar

Shrimp with Lobster Sauce

Shrimp with Lobster Sauce

4.4

Prep
5 min
Cook
20 min
Total
25 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Dissolve 1 1/2 teaspoons cornstarch in sherry in a medium bowl. Add shrimp and toss to coat.
  2. 2 Heat oil in a wok over medium-high heat. Add shrimp and stir-fry until pink, 3 to 5 minutes. Use a slotted spoon to transfer shrimp to a plate; leave as much oil in the wok as possible.
  3. 3 Add garlic to the wok and stir-fry for a few seconds, then add ground pork. Stir-fry until pork is no longer pink, 3 to 5 minutes.
  4. 4 Mix 1 cup water, soy sauce, sugar, and salt together in a small bowl; pour into the wok and stir to combine. Bring to a boil, then cover, reduce the heat to medium, and simmer for about 2 minutes.
  5. 5 Whisk 1/4 cup cold water and 1 1/2 tablespoons cornstarch together in a small bowl; pour into the wok. Add shrimp and bring to a simmer. Drizzle beaten egg into the wok, stirring quickly as it cooks. Serve immediately.

By MURF65

Rum Sauce

Rum Sauce

4.8

Prep
Cook
10 min
Total
10 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Mix sugar and cornstarch together in a bowl.
  2. 2 Melt butter in a small saucepan over medium heat. Stir in sugar mixture. Pour in milk and cook, stirring frequently, until mixture begins to boil. Continue cooking, stirring constantly, until thick.
  3. 3 Remove from heat and stir in rum. Serve warm.

By KDA949