Chicken Soup With Kale, Chayote and Ponzu Recipe

Name: Chicken Soup With Kale, Chayote and Ponzu
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 2 chicken thighs; 1 quart water; 1 12 gallons water; 2 chayotes; 2 potatoes, medium; 4 carrots; 1 stalk celery; 1 bunch kale; 12 onion, chopped; ½ teaspoon garlic, minced; 1 bay leaf; ¼ teaspoon parsley; 1 bouillon cube; 1 teaspoon soy sauce; 1 tablespoon ponzu sauce (dark)

Servings: persons

2 chicken thighs
1 quart water
1 12 gallons water
2 chayotes
2 potatoes, medium
4 carrots
1 stalk celery
1 bunch kale
12 onion, chopped
½ teaspoon garlic, minced
1 bay leaf
¼ teaspoon parsley
1 bouillon cube
1 teaspoon soy sauce
1 tablespoon ponzu sauce (dark)

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["Wash the chicken and then cut it along the bone on both sides so that there are 3 pieces of chicken for each thigh.", "Put chicken in a saucepan with about a quart of water, so that the chicken is covered.", "Add the bay leaf.", "Bring to a boil and then lower the heat to low, simmering for about 1/2 hour.", "Skim the water to remove any scum and then transfer the chicken and water to a larger kettle or stockpot.", "Turn on the heat to medium.", "While the chicken thighs are cooking in the sauce pan, wash the kale.", "Pull the smaller leaves off the stem and then trim the thick stems off, and tear the leaves up into pieces that are about 1"" to 2"".", "Put the kale into the larger pot on top of the chicken first.", "Slice the chayote, along the slit, in half, and then peel and cut into 1"" cubes.", "Peel the potato and cut into 1"" cubes.", "Peel and cut the carrots, and celery and put everything into pot.", "The kale will be wilting.", "Give things a stir.", "Cover with water.", "Chop as much onion as you like, and as much garlic as you like and add it to the pot.", "Add as much water as you like and bring it all to a boil.", "Then lower the heat to simmer for about an hour.", "I added the soy sauce and ponzu after it had finished cooking, but I'm not sure it matters when it is added inches I added just enough for an accent flavor without adding enough to make it strong."]

306

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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

Feel free to swap in similar ingredients you already have on hand and adjust seasoning to taste.

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 15 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 2 chicken thighs, 1 quart water, 1 12 gallons water, 2 chayotes, and more.

Yes, Chicken Soup With Kale, Chayote and Ponzu 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 Soup With Kale, Chayote and Ponzu

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