Bok Choy Chicken Soup Recipe

Name: Bok Choy Chicken Soup
Prep time: 5 min
Cook time: 10 min
Total time: 15 min
Ingredients: 3 cups chicken broth; 1 teaspoon red pepper flakes; 2 teaspoons soy sauce; 2 teaspoons Asian sesame oil; 1 garlic clove (chopped); 10 leaves bok choy (thinly sliced)

Prep: 5 mins

Cook: 10 mins

Total: 15 mins

Servings: 3 to 4 servings

Yield: 4 cups

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A tried and true chicken soup is often a recipe staple that makes appearances during cold and flu season, as well as on the holiday table. But if you are feeling a bit tired of this standard recipe, why not explore one of the chicken soup recipes from around the globe? This quick and easy Chinese recipe brings together the quintessential comfort of chicken soup with the ubiquitous flavors of the Far East while pumping up the nutritional benefits with a bit of bok choy. You can use store-bought or homemade chicken broth; using a broth from scratch, or adding cooked chicken or raw, peeled shrimp, will increase the nutrition even more.

Serve this soup with fresh, crusty homemade bread, and a salad.

Chicken Broth vs. Chicken Stock

Sometimes these terms may be used interchangeably, but chicken broth and chicken stock are very different. Chicken broth is made from chicken meat while the stock is made from chicken bones. As a result, the chicken stock has a richer flavor due to the gelatin being released from the bones while they simmer for a long period. You don't want to substitute chicken stock for broth in most recipes. For example, chicken soup calls for broth because you don't want the richness of stock to take over. However, if a recipe lists chicken stock and you only have broth, you can add some more flavor by simmering the broth along with vegetables like carrots, onion, celery, leeks, herbs, and garlic.

What You'll Need to Make This Bok Choy Chicken Soup Recipe

A Sharp Chef's Knife

A Great Garlic Press

A Nice Saucepan

“It’s hard to believe how good this soup is considering it’s made with only six ingredients. The bok choy simmered in chicken broth with Asian flavors is outstanding. The heat added by the addition of red pepper flakes creates a warming, satisfying bowl of soup.” —Joan Velush

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4 cups chicken broth
1/4 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes, more to taste
2 teaspoons soy sauce
2 teaspoons Asian sesame oil
1 large garlic clove, finely chopped
10 leaves bok choy, thinly sliced crosswise

Gather the ingredients.

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Bring the 4 cups chicken broth to a boil in a medium saucepan.

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Stir in the 1/4 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes, 2 teaspoons soy sauce, 2 teaspoons Asian sesame oil, and 1 large garlic clove (finely chopped).

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Add 10 leaves bok choy leaves (thinly sliced crosswise). Simmer for up to 10 minutes, until the bok choy leaves turn dark green and are wilted and tender. Divide between bowls and serve.

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Nutrition Facts (per serving)
53	Calories
3g	Fat
4g	Carbs
4g	Protein

Nutrition Facts
Servings: 3 to 4
Amount per serving
Calories	53
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 3g	4%
Saturated Fat 0g	2%
Cholesterol 5mg	2%
Sodium 1113mg	48%
Total Carbohydrate 4g	1%
Dietary Fiber 1g	5%
Total Sugars 2g
Protein 4g
Vitamin C 33mg	167%
Calcium 131mg	10%
Iron 2mg	9%
Potassium 535mg	11%
*The % Daily Value (DV) tells you how much a nutrient in a food serving contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.