Chilled Asian Chicken Soup Recipe

Name: Chilled Asian Chicken Soup
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 6 cups water; 1/2 cup mixed dried mushrooms, such as porcini, shiitake, oyster, or wood ear; 1 whole chicken breast (about 10 ounces); 1 carrot, roughly chopped; 1 tablespoon roughly chopped jalapeno pepper; 1 1/2 tablespoons roughly chopped fresh ginger; 3 garlic cloves, crushed; 1 teaspoon whole black peppercorns; 1 tablespoon sugar; 1/2 cup firm tofu, cut into 1/4-inch dice; Juice of 1 lime (about 3 tablespoons); 1 1/2 tablespoons roughly chopped fresh mint; 1 1/2 tablespoons roughly chopped fresh basil; 1 1/2 tablespoons roughly chopped fresh cilantro; 1 teaspoon soy sauce

Servings: persons

6 cups water
1/2 cup mixed dried mushrooms, such as porcini, shiitake, oyster, or wood ear
1 whole chicken breast (about 10 ounces)
1 carrot, roughly chopped
1 tablespoon roughly chopped jalapeno pepper
1 1/2 tablespoons roughly chopped fresh ginger
3 garlic cloves, crushed
1 teaspoon whole black peppercorns
1 tablespoon sugar
1/2 cup firm tofu, cut into 1/4-inch dice
Juice of 1 lime (about 3 tablespoons)
1 1/2 tablespoons roughly chopped fresh mint
1 1/2 tablespoons roughly chopped fresh basil
1 1/2 tablespoons roughly chopped fresh cilantro
1 teaspoon soy sauce

1
Bring the water to a boil in a medium saucepan.
2
Remove from heat, and add the mushrooms; let sit until softened, at least 30 minutes.
3
Strain the mushrooms through a cheesecloth-lined sieve to remove any sandy grit; discard the mushrooms.
4
Return the mushroom broth to a clean medium saucepan, and add the chicken, carrot, jalapeno, ginger, garlic, and peppercorns.
5
Bring just to a boil; reduce heat, and simmer over medium heat 20 minutes, or until the broth is reduced to about 4 cups.
6
Strain through a fine sieve back into the saucepan, reserving the broth and discarding everything but the chicken.
7
Remove the chicken meat from the bones, and shred the meat.
8
Return the chicken meat to the mushroom broth; add the sugar, tofu, lime juice, herbs, and soy sauce, and stir to combine.
9
Transfer to a covered container; refrigerate until well chilled, at least 2 hours or overnight before serving.
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(Per serving)
11
Calories: 149
12
Fat: 6g
13
Cholesterol: 32mg
14
Carbohydrate: 11g
15
Sodium: 188mg
16
Protein: 14g
17
Fiber: 1g

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* 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 15 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 6 cups water, 1/2 cup mixed dried mushrooms, such as porcini, shiitake, oyster, or wood ear, 1 whole chicken breast (about 10 ounces), 1 carrot, roughly chopped, and more.

Yes, Chilled Asian Chicken 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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Chilled Asian Chicken Soup

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Variations & substitutions

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