Chinese-Style Chicken Soup with Fresh Ginger Recipe

Name: Chinese-Style Chicken Soup with Fresh Ginger
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 2 14.5-ounce cans fat-free, low-sodium chicken broth; 1 1/2 cups diced skinless cooked chicken breast, cooked without salt; 3 ounces fresh or frozen snow peas, thawed, halved diagonally; 1/2 medium red bell pepper, thinly sliced lengthwise, then cut in 2-inch pieces; 1/2 cup finely chopped green onions (green and white parts); 1/4 to 1/2 cup snipped fresh cilantro; 1 tablespoon grated peeled gingerroot; 1/2 teaspoon salt; 1/4 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes; 1 medium lime, quartered

Servings: persons

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In a large saucepan, stir together the broth, chicken, snow peas, and bell pepper.
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Bring to a boil over high heat, about 4 minutes.
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Remove the saucepan from the heat.
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Stir in the remaining ingredients except the lime.
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Cover and let stand for 5 minutes to absorb flavors.
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Serve with the lime to squeeze over the soup.
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(Per Serving)
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Calories: 122
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Total Fat: 2.5g
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Saturated: 0.5g
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Trans: 0.0g
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Polyunsaturated: 0.5g
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Monounsaturated: 1.0g
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Cholesterol: 45mg
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Sodium: 388mg
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Carbohydrates: 5g
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Fiber: 2g
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Sugars: 2g
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Protein: 19g
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Dietary Exchanges
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1 Vegetable
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2 1/2 Very Lean Meat

274

kcal

Calories

Fat

Carbs

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

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.

My Personal Notes

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

You need 10 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 2 14.5-ounce cans fat-free, low-sodium chicken broth, 1 1/2 cups diced skinless cooked chicken breast, cooked without salt, 3 ounces fresh or frozen snow peas, thawed, halved diagonally, 1/2 medium red bell pepper, thinly sliced lengthwise, then cut in 2-inch pieces, and more.

Yes, Chinese-Style Chicken Soup with Fresh Ginger 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.

That's it — enjoy your meal!

Chinese-Style Chicken Soup with Fresh Ginger

Tips for the best results

Variations & substitutions

My Personal Notes

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