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Chicken and Ginger Soup

By Martin Boetz

3.5

(6)

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This comforting soup is richly flavored but not at all heavy. Fresh ginger and red jalapeños add a nicespiciness. If you can't find red jalapeños, serrano chiles or green jalapeños would make a good substitute.

Recipe information

  • Yield

    Makes 8 servings (as part of a mult-course meal)

Ingredients

12 long fresh cilantro stems
6 garlic cloves, peeled
1 2-inch piece peeled fresh ginger, chopped, plus matchstick-size strips for garnish
10 white peppercorns
3 tablespoons vegetable oil
1/2 cup Chinese rice wine
6 tablespoons oyster sauce
6 tablespoons yellow bean sauce
1/4 cup sugar
8 cups low-salt chicken broth
4 large organic or free-range chicken thighs with skin and bones, rinsed
4 large organic or free-range chicken drumsticks, rinsed
Chopped green onions
Red jalapeño chile rings

Preparation

  1. Step 1

    Preheat oven to 350°F. Grind cilantro stems, garlic, chopped ginger, and peppercorns in mini processor to paste. Heat oil in large ovenproof pot over medium-low heat. Add paste; sauté until beginning to color, about 7 minutes. Add rice wine, increase heat, and boil 2 minutes. Stir in oyster sauce, yellow bean sauce, and sugar, then add broth. Add chicken pieces to pot. Bring soup to simmer. Cover and place in oven until chicken is tender, about 50 minutes. Remove soup from oven and let stand, covered, 10 minutes.

    Step 2

    Transfer chicken pieces to plate. Remove skin and bones. 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.

    Step 3

    Ladle soup and some chicken into 8 bowls. Garnish with strips of fresh ginger, green onions, and chile rings.

TagsSoupSoup/StewAsianChicken DrumstickChickenPoultryChicken ThighGingerHerbs & SpicesJalapeñoChileVegetableMainDinnerDairy FreeNut FreeOne-Pot MealsMake AheadSimmerOven BakeBon Appétit
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