Chicken And Ginger Soup Recipe

Name: Chicken And Ginger Soup
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 12 long fresh cilantro stems; 6 garlic cloves, peeled; 1 2-inch piece peeled fresh ginger, chopped, plus matchstick-size strips for garnish; 10 white peppercorns; 3 tablespoons vegetable oil; 1/2 cup Chinese rice wine; 6 tablespoons oyster sauce; 6 tablespoons yellow bean sauce; 1/4 cup sugar; 8 cups low-salt chicken broth; 4 large organic or free-range chicken thighs with skin and bones, rinsed; 4 large organic or free-range chicken drumsticks, rinsed; Chopped green onions; Red jalapeno chile rings

Servings: persons

12 long fresh cilantro stems
6 garlic cloves, peeled
1 2-inch piece peeled fresh ginger, chopped, plus matchstick-size strips for garnish
10 white peppercorns
3 tablespoons vegetable oil
1/2 cup Chinese rice wine
6 tablespoons oyster sauce
6 tablespoons yellow bean sauce
1/4 cup sugar
8 cups low-salt chicken broth
4 large organic or free-range chicken thighs with skin and bones, rinsed
4 large organic or free-range chicken drumsticks, rinsed
Chopped green onions
Red jalapeno chile rings

1
Preheat oven to 350u00b0F. Grind cilantro stems, garlic, chopped ginger, and peppercorns in mini processor to paste. Heat oil in large ovenproof pot over medium-low heat. Add paste; saute until beginning to color, about 7 minutes. Add rice wine, increase heat, and boil 2 minutes. Stir in oyster sauce, yellow bean sauce, and sugar, then add broth. Add chicken pieces to pot. Bring soup to simmer. Cover and place in oven until chicken is tender, about 50 minutes. Remove soup from oven and let stand, covered, 10 minutes.
2
Transfer chicken pieces to plate. Remove skin and bones. Cut chicken into bite-size pieces. Return chicken pieces to soup. Season with salt and pepper. DO AHEAD:
3
Ladle soup and some chicken into 8 bowls. Garnish with strips of fresh ginger, green onions, and chile rings.

1755

kcal

Calories

Fat

112

Carbs

223

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Brown sugar instead of white sugar adds a deeper, more caramel-like flavor.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 14 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 12 long fresh cilantro stems, 6 garlic cloves, peeled, 1 2-inch piece peeled fresh ginger, chopped, plus matchstick-size strips for garnish, 10 white peppercorns, and more.

Yes, Chicken And Ginger Soup falls under the Soups & Stews category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

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Chicken And Ginger Soup

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