Four Treasure Chicken Soup Recipe

Name: Four Treasure Chicken Soup
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 (8 ounce) can water chestnuts, sliced, drained; 1/4 lb chicken breast, ground; 1/2 cup green onion, chopped; 2 teaspoons soy sauce; 1 teaspoon flour; 1 teaspoon Chinese hot mustard; 1/2 cup carrot, julienned; 4 (14 ounce) cans chicken broth; 1 teaspoon garlic powder; 1/4 cup dry sherry; 1 (6 ounce) package frozen Chinese pea pods

Servings: persons

1 (8 ounce) can water chestnuts, sliced, drained
1/4 lb chicken breast, ground
1/2 cup green onion, chopped
2 teaspoons soy sauce
1 teaspoon flour
1 teaspoon Chinese hot mustard
1/2 cup carrot, julienned
4 (14 ounce) cans chicken broth
1 teaspoon garlic powder
1/4 cup dry sherry
1 (6 ounce) package frozen Chinese pea pods

1
Mince half of the water chestnuts and combine with chicken, 2 t.sp onions, soy sauce, mustard and flour.
2
Reserve remaining water chestnuts and onions.
3
In a large saucepan mix broth, sherry and garlic powder; boil.
4
Drop chicken mixture by teaspoonfuls into broth.
5
Add carrots and simmer 3 to 4 minute.
6
until meatballs are cooked.
7
Add remaining water chestnuts, green onions and pea pods.
8
heat through and serve immediately.
9
From: Lisa Tucker Source: http://soar.Berkeley.edu/recipes.

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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

A good 1:1 gluten-free flour blend works well if you need a gluten-free version.

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: 1 (8 ounce) can water chestnuts, sliced, drained, 1/4 lb chicken breast, ground, 1/2 cup green onion, chopped, 2 teaspoons soy sauce, and more.

Yes, Four Treasure 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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Four Treasure Chicken Soup

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