Description
This comforting Bok Choy Chicken Soup blends tender chicken pieces with fresh bok choy, mushrooms, and carrots in a flavorful broth infused with garlic, ginger, and soy. Perfect for a quick and healthy Asian-inspired meal, it’s easy to prepare on the stovetop and customizable with optional rice noodles and seasoning.
Ingredients
Scale
Oils
- 1 tablespoon sesame oil
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
Chicken
- 1 pound boneless skinless chicken breasts or thighs, cut into bite-size pieces
Aromatics
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tablespoon fresh ginger, minced
Broth and Seasonings
- 6 cups low-sodium chicken broth
- 1 tablespoon soy sauce
- 1 teaspoon fish sauce (optional)
- 1/2 teaspoon white pepper
- Salt to taste
Vegetables
- 4 cups chopped baby bok choy
- 1 cup sliced mushrooms
- 1/2 cup thinly sliced carrots
- 2 green onions, sliced (for garnish)
Noodles (Optional)
- 4 ounces rice noodles
Instructions
- Heat oils and brown chicken: Heat the sesame oil and olive oil in a large pot over medium heat. Add the chicken pieces and cook for 4 to 5 minutes until lightly browned.
- Add aromatics: Stir in the minced garlic and fresh ginger and cook for 30 seconds until fragrant.
- Add broth and seasonings: Pour in the low-sodium chicken broth and bring to a gentle boil. Add the soy sauce, fish sauce if using, and white pepper.
- Simmer chicken: Reduce the heat to a simmer and cook for 10 minutes until the chicken is fully cooked.
- Add vegetables and noodles: Stir in the sliced mushrooms, carrots, and rice noodles if using. Simmer for an additional 3 to 4 minutes until the vegetables are tender and noodles are cooked.
- Add bok choy: Add the chopped baby bok choy and cook for another 2 to 3 minutes until the bok choy is just wilted and bright green.
- Adjust seasoning and serve: Taste the soup and adjust seasoning with salt if needed. Ladle the soup into bowls and garnish with sliced green onions before serving.
Notes
- Use chicken thighs for a richer, more flavorful broth.
- Substitute bok choy with spinach or napa cabbage if preferred.
- For extra heat, drizzle chili oil over the soup before serving.
