Description
This Ginger Scallion Chicken Soup is a comforting and flavorful dish featuring tender shredded chicken, fresh ginger, scallions, shiitake mushrooms, and baby bok choy simmered in a savory chicken broth. Finished with toasted sesame oil and optional flavorful toppings, it makes a perfect quick and nourishing meal ready in just 30 minutes.
Ingredients
Soup Base
- 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 (optional)
- chili crisp
- chopped cilantro
- extra scallions
- toasted sesame seeds
Instructions
- Sauté Aromatics and Mushrooms: Heat the neutral oil in a large stockpot over medium-high heat. Add the white parts of the scallions and the sliced shiitake mushrooms. Sauté for about 5 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the mushrooms are browned and fragrant. Then add the minced garlic and grated fresh ginger and sauté for an additional 2 minutes, stirring frequently to prevent burning.
- Simmer Soup: Pour in the chicken stock followed by the shredded cooked chicken, baby bok choy pieces, soy sauce, white pepper, and the green parts of the scallions. Stir to combine all ingredients well. Allow the broth to come to a simmer, then reduce the heat to medium-low to maintain a gentle simmer. Cook for about 5 minutes until the bok choy softens to your liking.
- Season and Finish: Stir in the toasted sesame oil until fully incorporated. Taste the soup and adjust seasoning with additional soy sauce, white pepper, or sesame oil if desired.
- Serve: Ladle the warm soup into bowls. Garnish with a drizzle of chili crisp, chopped cilantro, extra scallions, and toasted sesame seeds according to your preference. Serve immediately and enjoy this flavorful, comforting soup.
Notes
- Use good-quality chicken stock to enhance the soup’s depth of flavor.
- Shredded cooked chicken can be from leftover roasted chicken or rotisserie chicken for convenience.
- Adjust the amount of ginger and garlic to suit your taste preferences for more or less pungency.
- The soup can easily be doubled or tripled for larger servings.
- For a spicier kick, add more chili crisp or a sprinkle of crushed red pepper flakes.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Soup
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Asian
