Comforting Golden Ginger Chicken Soup
Comforting Golden Ginger Chicken Soup
Ingredients
For the Chicken
- 1 1/2 pounds boneless, skinless chicken thighs, cubed into 1-inch pieces
- 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
For the Aromatics and Broth
- 2 stalks celery, diced
- 1 yellow onion, medium, diced
- 1 teaspoon turmeric powder
- 1/2 teaspoon sumac
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 6 cups water
- 1/4 cup fresh cilantro, roughly chopped
For Flavor and Heartiness
- 1/4 cup pickled ginger, thinly sliced
- 2 tablespoons pickled ginger brine
- 1 can cannellini beans, 15 ounce, drained and rinsed
For Garnish
- 1 serrano chili, thinly sliced (or jalapeño for milder heat)
- 1 tablespoon fresh chives, chopped
- 1 teaspoon chili oil, for drizzling, as needed
Instructions
- 1
Heat the extra virgin olive oil in a large Dutch oven or heavy-bottomed pot over medium-high heat. Add the cubed chicken pieces and season with salt. Brown the chicken on one side until a golden crust forms, about 4-5 minutes. Remove the chicken from the pot and set aside, leaving any browned bits and oil in the pot.
⏱️ 7 min
- 2
Reduce the heat to medium. Add the diced celery and diced yellow onion to the pot. Sauté until softened, about 5-7 minutes. Stir in the turmeric powder, sumac, and minced garlic, cooking for another 1 minute until fragrant.
⏱️ 8 min
- 3
Return the browned chicken to the pot. Pour in the water and add the roughly chopped fresh cilantro. Bring the mixture to a gentle simmer, then reduce heat to low, cover, and let it simmer for 20 minutes to allow the flavors to meld.
⏱️ 25 min
- 4
Stir in the thinly sliced pickled ginger, pickled ginger brine, and drained and rinsed cannellini beans. Continue to simmer for another 5 minutes, or until the beans are heated through and the soup is thoroughly warm.
⏱️ 5 min
- 5
Ladle the comforting golden ginger chicken soup into bowls. Garnish each serving with thinly sliced serrano chili, chopped fresh chives, and a drizzle of chili oil, if desired. Serve hot.
⏱️ 5 min
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Comforting Golden Ginger Chicken Soup
Ingredients
For the Chicken
- 1 1/2 pounds boneless, skinless chicken thighs, cubed into 1-inch pieces
- 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
For the Aromatics and Broth
- 2 stalks celery, diced
- 1 yellow onion, medium, diced
- 1 teaspoon turmeric powder
- 1/2 teaspoon sumac
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 6 cups water
- 1/4 cup fresh cilantro, roughly chopped
For Flavor and Heartiness
- 1/4 cup pickled ginger, thinly sliced
- 2 tablespoons pickled ginger brine
- 1 can cannellini beans, 15 ounce, drained and rinsed
For Garnish
- 1 serrano chili, thinly sliced (or jalapeño for milder heat)
- 1 tablespoon fresh chives, chopped
- 1 teaspoon chili oil, for drizzling, as needed
Instructions
- 1
Heat the extra virgin olive oil in a large Dutch oven or heavy-bottomed pot over medium-high heat. Add the cubed chicken pieces and season with salt. Brown the chicken on one side until a golden crust forms, about 4-5 minutes. Remove the chicken from the pot and set aside, leaving any browned bits and oil in the pot.
⏱️ 7 min - 2
Reduce the heat to medium. Add the diced celery and diced yellow onion to the pot. Sauté until softened, about 5-7 minutes. Stir in the turmeric powder, sumac, and minced garlic, cooking for another 1 minute until fragrant.
⏱️ 8 min - 3
Return the browned chicken to the pot. Pour in the water and add the roughly chopped fresh cilantro. Bring the mixture to a gentle simmer, then reduce heat to low, cover, and let it simmer for 20 minutes to allow the flavors to meld.
⏱️ 25 min - 4
Stir in the thinly sliced pickled ginger, pickled ginger brine, and drained and rinsed cannellini beans. Continue to simmer for another 5 minutes, or until the beans are heated through and the soup is thoroughly warm.
⏱️ 5 min - 5
Ladle the comforting golden ginger chicken soup into bowls. Garnish each serving with thinly sliced serrano chili, chopped fresh chives, and a drizzle of chili oil, if desired. Serve hot.
⏱️ 5 min