Chicken Clear Soup

[Serene]

Soup for the rainy days

Ingredients:​

• 1 whole chicken, cut into serving pieces (or use chicken thighs, drumsticks, or your preferred parts)
• 1 onion, peeled and sliced
• 3 cloves garlic, minced
• 1 thumb-sized piece of ginger, peeled and sliced thinly
• 4 cups water or chicken broth
• 2 cups spinach leaves or malunggay leaves (or use bok choy or spinach)
• 2 green chili peppers (siling pansigang) or 1-2 pieces long green peppers
• Fish sauce (patis) or salt to taste
• Ground black pepper to taste

Optional:​

• 1 unripe papaya or chayote, peeled, seeded, and sliced into wedges
• 1 cup green papaya, peeled and sliced
• 1 cup green beans, trimmed and cut into 2-inch pieces
• 1 Knorr chicken or vegetable broth cube for added flavor (optional)

Instructions:​

1. Prepare the Chicken and Aromatics:
   • Rinse the chicken pieces under cold running water and pat dry with paper towels.
   • Peel and slice the onion and garlic. Peel and thinly slice the ginger.
2. Boil the Chicken:
   • In a large pot, combine the chicken pieces, sliced onion, minced garlic, sliced ginger, and water or chicken broth.
   • Bring to a boil over medium-high heat, then reduce the heat to low and let it simmer, partially covered, for about 20-25 minutes or until the chicken is tender and cooked through.
3. Add the Vegetables:
   • Add the spinach leaves or malunggay leaves to the pot.
   • If using optional vegetables like unripe papaya or chayote, green papaya, or green beans, add them to the pot as well.
   • Add the green chili peppers or long green peppers.
   • Simmer for another 5-7 minutes until the vegetables are tender.
4. Season the Soup:
   • Season the soup with fish sauce (patis) or salt and ground black pepper to taste. Adjust the seasoning according to your preference.
   • If using Knorr chicken or vegetable broth cube, add it to the pot and stir until dissolved.
5. Serve:
   • Ladle the chicken clear soup into bowls and serve hot.
   • Enjoy it with steamed rice and fish sauce on the side for dipping, if desired.

Chicken clear soup is a comforting and nourishing dish that's often served for lunch or dinner, especially during cooler weather or when someone is feeling under the weather. It's simple yet satisfying, and the flavors of ginger and vegetables make it refreshing and comforting at the same time.

 

[hoyeon]

I think chicken clear soup is a comforting and nourishing dish, perfect for chilly days or when you're feeling under the weather.

 

[iwantbulalo🍖]

Using chicken broth instead of water makes it richer...

 

[Stark]

Soup for the rainy days
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Ingredients:​

• 1 whole chicken, cut into serving pieces (or use chicken thighs, drumsticks, or your preferred parts)
• 1 onion, peeled and sliced
• 3 cloves garlic, minced
• 1 thumb-sized piece of ginger, peeled and sliced thinly
• 4 cups water or chicken broth
• 2 cups spinach leaves or malunggay leaves (or use bok choy or spinach)
• 2 green chili peppers (siling pansigang) or 1-2 pieces long green peppers
• Fish sauce (patis) or salt to taste
• Ground black pepper to taste

Optional:​

• 1 unripe papaya or chayote, peeled, seeded, and sliced into wedges
• 1 cup green papaya, peeled and sliced
• 1 cup green beans, trimmed and cut into 2-inch pieces
• 1 Knorr chicken or vegetable broth cube for added flavor (optional)

Instructions:​

1. Prepare the Chicken and Aromatics:
   • Rinse the chicken pieces under cold running water and pat dry with paper towels.
   • Peel and slice the onion and garlic. Peel and thinly slice the ginger.
2. Boil the Chicken:
   • In a large pot, combine the chicken pieces, sliced onion, minced garlic, sliced ginger, and water or chicken broth.
   • Bring to a boil over medium-high heat, then reduce the heat to low and let it simmer, partially covered, for about 20-25 minutes or until the chicken is tender and cooked through.
3. Add the Vegetables:
   • Add the spinach leaves or malunggay leaves to the pot.
   • If using optional vegetables like unripe papaya or chayote, green papaya, or green beans, add them to the pot as well.
   • Add the green chili peppers or long green peppers.
   • Simmer for another 5-7 minutes until the vegetables are tender.
4. Season the Soup:
   • Season the soup with fish sauce (patis) or salt and ground black pepper to taste. Adjust the seasoning according to your preference.
   • If using Knorr chicken or vegetable broth cube, add it to the pot and stir until dissolved.
5. Serve:
   • Ladle the chicken clear soup into bowls and serve hot.
   • Enjoy it with steamed rice and fish sauce on the side for dipping, if desired.

Chicken clear soup is a comforting and nourishing dish that's often served for lunch or dinner, especially during cooler weather or when someone is feeling under the weather. It's simple yet satisfying, and the flavors of ginger and vegetables make it refreshing and comforting at the same time.

This chicken clear soup looks so comforting! Has anyone tried adding some fresh herbs like cilantro or parsley for extra flavor? Can't wait to make this for a cozy meal!