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Chicken and Ginger Soup Recipe

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This comforting Chicken and Ginger Soup combines tender chicken breast with fresh ginger, garlic, and a medley of vegetables simmered in flavorful chicken bone broth. Silky smooth after blending, it’s a warming, nutritious meal perfect for a cozy lunch or dinner.

  • Total Time: 35 minutes
  • Yield: 4 servings

Ingredients

Main Ingredients

  • 1 tbsp cooking oil (olive oil or vegetable oil)
  • 2 onions, finely diced
  • 3 garlic cloves, crushed
  • 20 g root ginger, finely diced or grated
  • 2 sticks of celery, finely diced
  • 1 potato, peeled and cubed
  • 100 g cauliflower, cut into florets
  • 500 ml chicken bone broth (or stock)
  • 500 ml water (or extra bone broth)
  • 1 chicken breast

Instructions

  1. Heat oil and soften aromatics: In a large saucepan, heat the cooking oil over medium heat. Add the finely diced onions, ginger, and crushed garlic cloves. Cook gently for about 5 minutes until the onions are soft and translucent and the ginger and garlic release their fragrance.
  2. Add remaining ingredients and simmer: Add the diced celery, cubed potato, cauliflower florets, chicken bone broth, and water to the saucepan. Place the whole chicken breast into the liquid. Bring everything to a boil, then reduce the heat to low and cover with a lid. Let it simmer gently for 20 minutes, allowing the flavors to meld and the chicken to cook through.
  3. Remove and shred chicken: Carefully remove the chicken breast from the pot using tongs or a slotted spoon. Place it on a plate and shred it into bite-sized pieces using two forks.
  4. Blend the soup: Using a stick blender, blend the soup directly in the pot until it reaches a smooth, creamy consistency. This step is optional but creates a velvety texture and melds all the vegetable flavors beautifully.
  5. Return chicken and serve: Stir the shredded chicken back into the blended soup. Warm through briefly if needed. Serve the soup hot, garnished with croutons or accompanied by toast or fresh bread for a satisfying meal.

Notes

  • For a chunkier texture, skip the blending step and serve the soup with the ingredients in their original cooked form.
  • Use bone broth for richer flavor and added nutrients, but regular chicken stock works well too.
  • Adjust the amount of water or broth to achieve your preferred soup thickness.
  • To make this soup spicier, add a pinch of chili flakes or a splash of hot sauce when cooking the aromatics.
  • Leftovers keep well in the fridge for up to 3 days and freeze nicely for up to 2 months.
  • Author: Monica
  • Prep Time: 10 minutes
  • Cook Time: 25 minutes
  • Category: Soup
  • Method: Stovetop
  • Cuisine: International

Find it online: https://monicarecipes.com/chicken-and-ginger-soup-recipe/