I'm a big soup lover and sometimes I don't have a lot of time to make something complicated but want something tasty and soothing. Some of the favorite soups I love can be "thrown" together in a short amount of time and are delicious.

If I'm in the mood for Asian, a really easy egg drop soup is a good solution. This egg drop soup includes chicken broth, chicken bits and eggs as well as a tiny bit of cornstarch so it's also good for those with glutten free dietary needs. I also like to add a sprinkle of corn and occasionally will throw in some tiny bits of water chestnuts for a little texture :)

My recipe for two is

1 can chicken broth
1 egg white
1/4 c. chopped chicken pieces
1 1/2 tsp. cornstarch
sprinkle of corn (optional)
1/2 Tbsp. chopped water chestnuts (optional)
Salt & White pepper to taste

First you will want to get the chicken broth, salt & pepper and chicken simmering. Combine the cornstarch with a few tsps. water to disolve. Separate the egg and freeze the yolk for future use. lightly whisk the yolk with a fork.. just a few strokes. Add the corn and chestnuts if you want to when the broth starts to boil.
I use a whisk when I add the cornstarch to make sure it gets incorporated well. Once the cornstarch is in let it thicken slightly for a minute. If you like your soup thicker you can adjust it at this point. Then slowly pour in the egg white while stirring with a fork to separate it a bit. Let it simmer just until the white is done and serve hot. Very tasty and very simple.

Now another great soup is a simple chicken corn soup I like to throw together.

Chicken corn soup

1 can chicken broth
1/8 tsp pepper
1/8 tsp. salt
1/4 c. chopped, cooked chicken
1/4 c. whole kernel corn
2 tsp. cornstarch

I heat the broth, pepper, salt, chicken and corn to boiling. Dilute the cornstarch in a small cup and whisk into the mixture once it's boiling until thickened. Adjust thickness if you prefer it thicker. Serve hot

You can just about make any soup you have a taste for in a simple way using "premade" bases such as cream soups and broths though I love homemade bases and will share some of them soon. Just get creative and experiment until you find the perfect combination and serve it with a tasty toasted bread for a great warming soothing meal anytime.