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Hearty Bokchoy Chicken Soup Recipe That Warms You Inside Out

Hearty bokchoy chicken soup with tender chicken and vibrant vegetables
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A warm, nourishing bowl of goodness, this Hearty Bokchoy Chicken Soup is the perfect remedy for cold days and sniffly noses. Made with tender chicken, aromatic broth, and fresh bokchoy, it delivers both comfort and nutrition in every spoonful.

Ingredients

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  • 2 pounds bone-in chicken thighs (skin removed)
  • 8 cups low-sodium chicken broth
  • 4 cups water
  • 3 large bokchoy bunches, chopped (stems and leaves separated)
  • 2 medium carrots, sliced
  • 1 medium onion, diced
  • 4 garlic cloves, minced
  • 1-inch piece fresh ginger, grated
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 2 bay leaves
  • 1 teaspoon whole black peppercorns
  • 2 star anise pods
  • Salt and pepper to taste
  • 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
  • ¼ cup fresh cilantro, chopped (for garnish)
  • 2 green onions, thinly sliced (for garnish)

Instructions

  1. Heat olive oil in a large stockpot over medium heat.
  2. Add diced onions and cook for 3-4 minutes until translucent.
  3. Stir in garlic and ginger; cook for 30 seconds until fragrant.
  4. Add chicken thighs and lightly brown on both sides, 2-3 minutes per side.
  5. Pour in chicken broth and water. Add bay leaves, peppercorns, and star anise.
  6. Bring to a boil, then reduce to a simmer. Cover and cook for 25 minutes.
  7. Remove chicken and let cool slightly. Add carrots and bokchoy stems to broth and simmer for 5-7 minutes.
  8. Shred chicken and return to pot. Add bokchoy leaves and cook for 2-3 minutes until wilted.
  9. Stir in lemon juice. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
  10. Serve hot, garnished with cilantro and green onions.

Notes

Freeze the soup without bokchoy leaves for best texture. Add the fresh leaves when reheating. For a vegetarian version, substitute beans for chicken and use veggie broth.

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