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A bowl of Hearty Bokchoy Chicken Soup with chicken, bok choy, onions, and herbs.

Hearty Bok Choy Chicken Soup

A simple and nourishing chicken soup with bok choy and ginger.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 45 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Soup
Cuisine: Asian
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Soup
  • 1 tablespoon sesame oil
  • 1 pound boneless, skinless chicken thighs cut into bite-sized pieces
  • 4 cups chicken broth
  • 1 inch ginger grated
  • 2 cloves garlic minced
  • 2 heads bok choy chopped
  • 2 tablespoons soy sauce
  • 1 teaspoon salt or to taste
  • 1/2 teaspoon black pepper or to taste

Equipment

  • Large pot
  • Knife
  • Cutting board

Method
 

  1. Heat the sesame oil in a large pot over medium-high heat.
  2. Add the chicken pieces and cook until browned on all sides.
  3. Pour in the chicken broth, add the grated ginger and minced garlic. Bring to a boil.
  4. Reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer for 15 minutes.
  5. Add the chopped bok choy, soy sauce, salt, and pepper. Cook for another 5-7 minutes, or until the bok choy is tender.
  6. Taste and adjust seasoning if needed. Serve hot.

Notes

You can add other vegetables like carrots or mushrooms. For a spicier soup, add a pinch of red pepper flakes.

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