Chicken and Ginger Soup

Dairy Free
Health score
6%
Chicken and Ginger Soup
45 min.
8
504kcal

Suggestions

Looking for a flavorful and dairy-free soup that's perfect for lunch or dinner? Look no further than this delicious Chicken and Ginger Soup! This main dish is not only dairy-free but also packed with protein and ready in just 45 minutes. With a serving size of 8, you can enjoy this comforting meal with your family or friends.

This recipe features succulent chicken drumsticks and thighs, slow-cooked to perfection in a savory broth. The broth is infused with aromatic ingredients such as yellow bean sauce, fresh ginger, garlic, and cilantro stems, creating a mouth-watering base that's sure to impress. The addition of oyster sauce, Chinese rice wine, and a hint of sugar balances the flavors, resulting in a harmonious blend that will have you craving more.

To make this soup even more enjoyable, it is garnished with fresh ginger strips, green onions, and red jalapeño chile rings, adding a delightful crunch and a touch of heat. This Chicken and Ginger Soup is a fantastic option for a weekday lunch or a cozy dinner, and it's sure to become a staple in your recipe collection. So, gather your ingredients, and let's get cooking!

Ingredients

  • tablespoons black bean garlic sauce yellow
  • large skin-on chicken drumsticks organic free-range rinsed
  • large strips. with skin and bones, rinsed organic free-range
  • large strips. with skin and bones, rinsed organic free-range
  • 12  cilantro leaves fresh
  • piece ginger fresh peeled chopped for garnish
  •  garlic clove peeled
  • servings spring onion chopped
  • servings jalapeno red
  • cups chicken broth 
  • tablespoons oyster sauce 
  • 0.5 cup rice wine chinese
  • 0.5 cup rice wine chinese
  • 0.5 cup rice wine chinese
  • 0.3 cup sugar 
  • tablespoons vegetable oil 
  • 10  peppercorns cracked white

Equipment

  • bowl
  • ladle
  • oven
  • pot

Directions

  1. Preheat oven to 350°F. Grind cilantrostems, garlic, chopped ginger, and peppercorns in mini processor to paste.
  2. Heat oil in large ovenproof pot over medium-low heat.
  3. Add paste; sauté until beginning to color, about 7 minutes.
  4. Add rice wine, increase heat, and boil 2 minutes. Stir in oyster sauce, yellow bean sauce, and sugar, then add broth.
  5. Add chicken pieces to pot. Bring soup to simmer. Cover and place in oven until chicken is tender, about 50 minutes.
  6. Remove soup from oven and let stand, covered, 10 minutes.
  7. Transfer chicken pieces to plate.
  8. Remove skin and bones.
  9. Cut chicken into bite-size pieces. Return chicken pieces to soup. Season with salt and pepper. DO AHEAD: Can be made 2 days ahead. Cool slightly. Refrigerate uncovered until cold, then cover and refrigerate. Spoon off fat, if desired, and rewarm soup over low heat before continuing.
  10. Ladle soup and some chicken into 8 bowls.
  11. Garnish with strips of fresh ginger, green onions, and chile rings.

Nutrition Facts

Calories504kcal
Protein27.61%
Fat57.73%
Carbs14.66%

Properties

Glycemic Index
26.39
Glycemic Load
4.72
Inflammation Score
-4
Nutrition Score
15.63956521905%

Flavonoids

Luteolin
0.03mg
Kaempferol
0.09mg
Myricetin
0.04mg
Quercetin
2.39mg

Nutrients percent of daily need

Calories:503.77kcal
25.19%
Fat:29.23g
44.97%
Saturated Fat:7.2g
45.02%
Carbohydrates:16.7g
5.57%
Net Carbohydrates:15.62g
5.68%
Sugar:8.12g
9.02%
Cholesterol:145.57mg
48.52%
Sodium:569.94mg
24.78%
Alcohol:7.24g
100%
Alcohol %:1.9%
100%
Protein:31.46g
62.91%
Vitamin B3:10.63mg
53.15%
Selenium:30.14µg
43.06%
Vitamin K:34.92µg
33.26%
Phosphorus:326.12mg
32.61%
Vitamin B6:0.59mg
29.35%
Vitamin B12:1.22µg
20.38%
Vitamin B2:0.32mg
18.56%
Potassium:588.83mg
16.82%
Zinc:2.47mg
16.46%
Vitamin B5:1.59mg
15.86%
Copper:0.25mg
12.41%
Iron:2mg
11.13%
Magnesium:38.05mg
9.51%
Vitamin B1:0.13mg
8.45%
Vitamin A:394.97IU
7.9%
Vitamin C:5.69mg
6.9%
Vitamin E:0.93mg
6.19%
Manganese:0.1mg
5.09%
Fiber:1.08g
4.32%
Calcium:40.07mg
4.01%
Folate:13.1µg
3.28%
Vitamin D:0.15µg
1.01%
Source:Epicurious