Detox Soup Recipe

Name: Detox Soup
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 2 skin-on bone-in chicken breasts (about 1 1/2 pounds); 3 lemongrass stalks, trimmed and pounded; 1 4 -inch piece fresh ginger, peeled and sliced; 1 carrot, cut into large pieces; 1 stalk celery, cut into large pieces; 1 shallot, peeled and halved; 1 bay leaf; 1/2 teaspoon black peppercorns; 1 dried Thai chile; Kosher salt; 1 5 -ounce package baby spinach, coarsely chopped

Servings: persons

2 skin-on bone-in chicken breasts (about 1 1/2 pounds)
3 lemongrass stalks, trimmed and pounded
1 4 -inch piece fresh ginger, peeled and sliced
1 carrot, cut into large pieces
1 stalk celery, cut into large pieces
1 shallot, peeled and halved
1 bay leaf
1/2 teaspoon black peppercorns
1 dried Thai chile
Kosher salt
1 5 -ounce package baby spinach, coarsely chopped

1
Add the chicken, lemongrass, ginger, carrot, celery, shallot, bay leaf, black peppercorns, Thai chile and 1 teaspoon salt to a large Dutch oven or soup pot.
2
Add 6 cups cold water and place over medium heat.
3
Bring the soup to a simmer, skimming off any residue that may come to the top.
4
Reduce the heat to low; cover and cook for 45 minutes or until the chicken is cooked through.
5
Turn off the heat and allow the soup to cool for about 30 minutes.
6
Remove the chicken from the soup and shred the meat, discarding the bones and skin.
7
Strain the stock, discarding the solids, and return the liquid to the pot.
8
Add the shredded chicken back into the stock, along with the spinach, and bring the soup to a simmer over medium-high heat.
9
Serve immediately.
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Photograph by Con Poulos
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Cook's Note: Lemongrass adds a subtle citrusy flavor to this soup.
12
Smash the stalks with the flat side of a knife to release the oils.

144

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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

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 11 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 2 skin-on bone-in chicken breasts (about 1 1/2 pounds), 3 lemongrass stalks, trimmed and pounded, 1 4 -inch piece fresh ginger, peeled and sliced, 1 carrot, cut into large pieces, and more.

Yes, Detox 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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Detox Soup

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