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Hearty Bokchoy Chicken Soup

Hearty Bokchoy Chicken Soup
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Hearty Bokchoy Chicken Soup is an inviting and wholesome dish that serves as the perfect remedy for chilly evenings or busy days. This nutritious soup combines tender chicken thighs with crisp bok choy, aromatic spices, and a rich broth, making it both satisfying and flavorful. Whether enjoyed alone or paired with rice or noodles, this recipe delivers comfort in every bowl. Quick to prepare and easily customizable, it’s ideal for family dinners or meal prep. With its vibrant colors and delicious flavors, this soup is sure to warm your heart and home.

Ingredients

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  • 2 pounds boneless, skinless chicken thighs
  • 8 cups low-sodium chicken broth
  • 1 pound bok choy
  • 1 bulb fennel
  • 1/2 ounce dried shiitake mushrooms
  • 3 cups hot water
  • 1 tablespoon peanut or canola oil
  • 2 cups chopped onion
  • 3 garlic cloves, thinly sliced
  • 6 slices fresh ginger, about 1/8 inch thick
  • 1/4 cup low-sodium soy sauce
  • 2– to 3-inch cinnamon stick
  • 1 star anise
  • 1 teaspoon ground black pepper
  • 8 green onions, white parts cut into 2-inch segments and greens diced, kept separate
  • 2 cups mung bean sprouts (about 4 ounces)
  • 1/2 cup fresh cilantro, chopped
  • 2 teaspoons sesame oil, toasted
  • Lime wedges for serving

Instructions

  1. Soak dried mushrooms in hot water for 20 minutes. Drain and chop.
  2. In a large pot, heat oil over medium heat. Sauté chopped onions until translucent.
  3. Add garlic slices and ginger; cook until fragrant.
  4. Pour in chicken broth and add soaked mushrooms. Stir in soy sauce, cinnamon stick, star anise, and black pepper; bring to a simmer.
  5. Add chicken thighs; cook until no longer pink.
  6. Introduce fennel pieces and green onion whites; cook for another 5 minutes.
  7. Stir in bok choy stems first, then the leaves along with mung bean sprouts; cook for an additional couple of minutes.
  8. Drizzle with sesame oil before serving.

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