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Garlic Ginger Chicken Soup

Healing Garlic Ginger Chicken Soup Recipe for Ultimate Comfort

This Garlic Ginger Chicken Soup is a comforting dish that warms your soul, combining tender chicken with aromatic garlic and fresh ginger.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes
Servings: 6 cups
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: American, Asian
Calories: 197
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 1-2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 1 large onion diced
  • 1 cup celery chopped
  • 2 tablespoons fresh ginger chopped
  • 4-8 cloves garlic rough chopped
  • 4 cups chicken broth or stock
  • 2 cups water
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 2 leaves bay leaves
  • ¼ teaspoon white pepper
  • 1.5 lbs chicken thighs boneless, skinless
  • lemon juice to taste
  • chili flakes pinch
  • scallions or cilantro or Italian parsley
  • toasted sesame oil a drizzle (optional)
  • 2-3 cups chopped veggies optional (celery, carrots, mushrooms, etc.)

Equipment

  • large pot
  • Dutch oven

Method
 

  1. Heat oil in a big pot or dutch oven over medium heat. Add onion, celery, garlic, and ginger and sauté until fragrant, about 3-4 minutes.
  2. Lower heat to medium-low and continue sautéing until golden, 3-4 more minutes.
  3. Add chicken stock, water, salt, white pepper, bay leaves, and chicken. Bring to a boil.
  4. Cover and lower heat to gently simmer for 20 minutes. Check chicken at 15 minutes if using breasts, or 25-30 minutes for bone-in thighs.
  5. Test a piece of chicken for doneness by pulling meat apart with two forks. It should come apart easily and look opaque.
  6. When done, shred the rest of the chicken, then return it to the pot and simmer gently for 5 more minutes.
  7. Squeeze with lemon, taste, and adjust broth by adding more salt if needed, or dilute with a little water if too salty.
  8. Ladle over cooked rice or noodles or serve on its own. Garnish with scallions or cilantro and a drizzle of sesame oil if desired.

Nutrition

Serving: 1cupCalories: 197kcalCarbohydrates: 7.7gProtein: 24.8gFat: 7.1gSodium: 585mgFiber: 1.1gSugar: 2.7g

Notes

Personalize your soup by adding seasonal veggies or swapping chicken thighs for breasts or tofu. This soup is perfect for meal prep and can be stored in the refrigerator or freezer for later enjoyment.

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