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Asian Chicken Soup with Cabbage

This 10-minute Asian chicken cabbage soup recipe is full of classic flavors like fresh ginger and toasted sesame oil. No noodles required!
Course Main Dish, Soup
Cuisine Asian
Diet Gluten Free
Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 20 minutes
Servings 4
Calories 122kcal
Author Liz Della Croce

Equipment

Ingredients

  • 2 teaspoons toasted sesame oil
  • 1 tablespoon ginger minced
  • 1 clove garlic minced
  • chili paste optional
  • 4 cups chicken broth low sodium
  • 2 tablespoons soy sauce low sodium
  • 2 tablespoons Natural Rice Vinegar
  • 2 tablespoons hoisin sauce
  • 1 cup cooked chicken breast shredded, such as rotisserie
  • 2 cups cabbage shredded
  • salt and pepper to taste
  • cilantro, jalapeno slices optional garnish
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Instructions

  • Heat sesame oil over medium heat in a stockpot. Add ginger, garlic and chili paste and saute until fragrant, about 30 seconds. 
  • Pour in the chicken broth, soy sauce, rice vinegar, and hoisin sauce. Whisk to combine then increase heat to high.
  • Bring the pot to a boil then add in shredded chicken breast and cabbage. Reduce to low and simmer until cabbage is tender, about 5 minutes.
  • Season with salt and pepper to taste. Garnish with cilantro or jalapeño slices to serve. 

Notes

How much chili paste are you suppose to use?

As much as you wish – start with one teaspoon.

Nutrition

Serving: 16ounces | Calories: 122kcal | Carbohydrates: 7g | Protein: 13g | Fat: 4g | Cholesterol: 29mg | Sodium: 1524mg | Potassium: 365mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 3g | Vitamin A: 35IU | Vitamin C: 29.5mg | Calcium: 36mg | Iron: 1.3mg