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Asian Healing Chicken Soup

by | Jun 22, 2023 | Dinner Recipes

Feeling Great Naturopath Corowa Online Australia

Asian Healing Chicken Soup

A Nourishing Healing Chicken Soup for Warmth & Wellness

Chicken Soup is so much better in a bowl with healing, aromatic broth to warm you up in winter. This Asian-inspired version is packed with restorative ingredients like ginger, turmeric, and star anise, bringing both flavor and health benefits to every spoonful.

This soup is not only comforting but also supports digestion, immunity, and overall vitality. Plus, it’s easy to make and perfect for cozy nights in.

Chicken Soup Servings & Prep Time

Serves: 2
Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 40 minutes

Ingredients

  • 1 tbsp coconut oil
  • 1 small brown onion, finely diced
  • 1 thumb-sized piece of ginger, finely grated
  • 1 garlic clove, crushed
  • 1 cm turmeric root, finely grated (or ½ tsp ground turmeric)
  • 1 sprig coriander roots and stems, finely chopped
  • 1 cob corn
  • ½ sweet potato, diced (½ cm cubes)
  • 1 carrot, diced (½ cm cubes)
  • ¼ tsp ground cumin
  • ¼ tsp ground coriander
  • 1 whole star anise
  • 1 cinnamon stick
  • 1 dried shiitake mushroom (or 2 fresh)
  • 1 whole free-range chicken breast
  • 500ml chicken stock
  • 2 tsp tamari
  • 1 tsp mirin (or ½ tsp apple cider vinegar)
  • 1 tsp dulse
  • 1 tsp black sesame seeds
  • Salt and pepper to taste

How to Make Healing Chicken Soup

1: Sauté the Aromatics

  • Heat coconut oil in a pan over medium heat.
  • Put in onion and cook for 3 minutes until soft.
  • Mix in garlic, ginger, turmeric, and coriander stems, then cook for another 2 minutes.

2: Add Vegetables & Spices

  • Toss in corn, sweet potato, carrot, cumin, coriander, star anise, and cinnamon.
  • Stir until the vegetables are coated with spices.

3: Simmer the Broth

  • Pour in chicken stock, tamari, and mirin.
  • Let simmer for 10 minutes to develop flavors.

4: Poach the Chicken

  • Add whole chicken breast and shiitake mushroom to the pot.
  • Gently poach for 15 minutes until fully cooked.

5: Shred & Serve

  • Remove chicken, shred finely, and return to the soup.
  • Blend in dulse, then season with salt and pepper.
  • Set out in bowls, garnished with black sesame seeds and fresh coriander.

A Bowl of Comfort & Healing in a Chicken Soup

Chicken soup that is fragrant, nutrient-rich is perfect for boosting immunity, supporting digestion, and warming up on chilly days. Enjoy it on its own or pair it with a light salad or steamed greens for a nourishing meal.

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