Hearty Bokchoy Chicken Soup
Warm up with this nourishing Hearty Bokchoy Chicken Soup, a comforting blend of tender chicken, crisp bok choy, and fragrant spices. Perfect for busy weeknights or lazy weekends, this soup is not only delicious but also packed with nutrients to support your well-being. In just 45 minutes, you can create a wholesome meal that will quickly become a family favorite.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 45 minutes
- Yield: Serves 4
- Category: Main
- Method: Cooking
- Cuisine: Asian
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb boneless, skinless chicken thighs
- 2 cups chopped bok choy (about 1 small head)
- 1 medium carrot (sliced into thin rounds)
- 3 cloves garlic (minced)
- 1 tbsp fresh ginger (grated)
- 6 cups low-sodium chicken broth
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Prepare ingredients: Wash and chop bok choy, carrots, garlic, and ginger.
- Cook chicken: In a large pot over medium heat, heat olive oil and sauté the chicken thighs until golden brown on both sides (6-8 minutes). Remove and set aside.
- Sauté aromatics: In the same pot, add garlic and ginger. Sauté until fragrant (about 1 minute).
- Combine: Return the chicken to the pot with bok choy and carrots. Pour in chicken broth and bring to a boil.
- Simmer: Reduce heat and simmer for about 20 minutes until chicken is cooked through and vegetables are tender.
- Shred chicken: Remove cooked chicken from the pot; shred into bite-sized pieces and return to soup.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 280
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 780mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 12g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 28g
- Cholesterol: 90mg