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Sauté Aromatics and Mushrooms: Heat the oil in a large stockpot over medium-high heat. Add the white parts of the scallions and mushrooms. Cook for 5 minutes, stirring occasionally, until mushrooms are browned. Stir in garlic and ginger. Cook for 2 minutes, stirring often, until fragrant. Simmer the Broth: Pour in chicken stock. Add shredded chicken, bok choy, soy sauce, white pepper, and the green parts of the scallions. Stir to combine. Bring the mixture to a simmer, then reduce heat to medium-low. Cook for 5 minutes, until the bok choy is tender. Season the Soup: Stir in sesame oil. Taste and adjust seasoning with more soy sauce, sesame oil, or white pepper if needed. Serve Warm: Ladle the soup into bowls. Garnish with chili crisp, cilantro, extra scallions, and sesame seeds. Serve immediately.

Ginger Scallion Chicken Soup

With this Ginger Scallion Chicken Soup simmering, your kitchen will fill with invigorating aromas that promise both comfort and freshness.

  • Total Time: 30 minutes
  • Yield: 4 1x

Ingredients

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2 tablespoons neutral oil

6 scallions, white and green parts separated

4 ounces shiitake mushrooms, sliced

4 cloves garlic, minced

2 tablespoons grated or minced fresh ginger

4 cups good-quality chicken stock

2 to 3 cups shredded cooked chicken

6 ounces baby bok choy, cut into 1-inch pieces

1 tablespoon soy sauce

Pinch of white pepper

1 tablespoon toasted sesame oil

Toppings: chili crisp, chopped cilantro, extra scallions, toasted sesame seeds

Instructions

  • Sauté Aromatics and Mushrooms: Heat the oil in a large stockpot over medium-high heat. Add the white parts of the scallions and mushrooms. Cook for 5 minutes, stirring occasionally, until mushrooms are browned. Stir in garlic and ginger. Cook for 2 minutes, stirring often, until fragrant.

  • Simmer the Broth: Pour in chicken stock. Add shredded chicken, bok choy, soy sauce, white pepper, and the green parts of the scallions. Stir to combine. Bring the mixture to a simmer, then reduce heat to medium-low. Cook for 5 minutes, until the bok choy is tender.

  • Season the Soup: Stir in sesame oil. Taste and adjust seasoning with more soy sauce, sesame oil, or white pepper if needed.

 

  • Serve Warm: Ladle the soup into bowls. Garnish with chili crisp, cilantro, extra scallions, and sesame seeds. Serve immediately.

  • Author: Sanji
  • Prep Time: 10 minutes
  • Cook Time: 20 minutes